Requiring revenues received by telecommunications service providers for the provision of broadband services to be calculated when determining gross receipts under a city franchise.

HB 2586 requires cities to include revenue from broadband services when calculating gross receipts for franchise fees paid by telecommunications providers. This directly affects telecom companies offering broadband within Kansas city limits and the cities themselves that collect these franchise payments. The bill amends Kansas law to explicitly state that broadband revenue must be counted alongside other service revenues in the gross receipts calculation used to determine franchise fees. It ensures cities receive compensation based on the full scope of a provider’s local service revenue, not just traditional services. The bill is currently in committee review after introduction on January 28, 2026.