SF 51 Wyoming House · 2025 Regular Session

Wyoming telecommunications act revisions.

Wyoming's SF 51 revises the state's telecommunications act, primarily extending its sunset date from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2031. The bill updates key definitions (including "broadband internet access service" and "noncompetitive local exchange service") and adds requirements for telecom providers to share price schedules with the Public Service Commission. It specifically limits local governments from entering exclusive agreements for broadband internet access service and clarifies that prepaid wireless services must pay universal service fund charges. These changes directly affect telecom providers, local governments managing broadband infrastructure, and consumers relying on essential telecommunications services across Wyoming.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
House Passage
Mar 2025
Signed into Law
Mar 2025
Introduced Jan 14, 2025 Signed Mar 12, 2025
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Introduced Enrolled · 5 edits · Mar 12, 2025
MODERATE
This bill extends the sunset date of Wyoming's telecommunications act from July 1, 2025 to July 1, 2031, and updates several definitions and regulatory requirements. The changes clarify what services are considered 'essential telecommunications' and 'broadband internet access service,' while also adjusting exemptions for certain services from universal service fund contributions.
Scope change
The bill expands the scope of the telecommunications act by extending its validity period and clarifying which services fall under regulatory requirements versus exemptions.
TIMELINE

Extended the sunset date for the telecommunications act from July 1, 2025 to July 1, 2031, allowing more time for implementation and oversight.

DEFINITION

Updated definitions for 'essential telecommunications service' and 'broadband internet access service' to better align with modern communication technologies and federal standards.

ELIGIBILITY

Added new definition for 'noncompetitive local exchange service' to clarify which areas qualify for universal service fund support.

FISCAL

Adjusted requirements for universal service fund contributions and assessments, particularly regarding prepaid wireless service and VoIP services.

REQUIREMENT

Modified exemptions for telecommunications services, including clarifications on private networks and services provided by state departments.

Floor votes · Senate Jan 28, 2025 · House Mar 3, 2025

How they voted

227
Passed · 2 other
Total votes 31
Jan 28, 2025
D Democratic2
1 Yea 1
50% Yea
R Republican29
21 Yea 7 Nay 1
72% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
24
Key actions
9
Committee
6
Mar 12, 2025
Signed into law
Governor Signed SEA No. 0070
legislature
Mar 3, 2025
Upper · Passed
S Concur:Passed 28-3-0-0-0
upper
Mar 3, 2025
Lower · Passed
H 3rd Reading:Passed 60-0-2-0-0
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
H COW:Passed
lower
Feb 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
H07 - Corporations:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 9-0-0-0-0
lower
Feb 14, 2025
Introduced
H Introduced and Referred to H07 - Corporations
lower
Jan 28, 2025
Upper · Passed
S 3rd Reading:Passed 22-7-2-0-0
upper
Jan 24, 2025
Upper · Passed
S COW:Passed
upper
Jan 24, 2025
Upper · Passed
S02 - Appropriations:Recommend Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0
upper
Jan 21, 2025
Committee
:Rerefer to S02 - Appropriations
upper
Jan 21, 2025
Upper · Passed
S07 - Corporations:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 4-0-1-0-0
upper
Jan 14, 2025
Introduced
S Introduced and Referred to S07 - Corporations
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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