Javascript is required to run this page

SB1711

Broadband service providers; fiber optic broadband lines, railroad crossings.

Status:
Killed

Chief Patron:
Bill Carrico (R)

Session:
2019 Regular Session

Summary

As Introduced. Broadband service providers; fiber optic broadband lines; railroad crossings.

Establishes a procedure by which a broadband service provider may obtain approval to place its fiber optic broadband lines across a railroad right-of-way. The measure provides that a broadband service provider may submit to the railroad company a notice of intent to construct, accompanied by a specification exhibit and a standard crossing fee of $800; if the railroad does not claim within 35 days that special circumstances exist or that the required specification exhibit is inadequate or incomplete, the broadband service provider is deemed to have authorization to commence placing the fiber optic broadband line across the railroad's right-of-way. The measure provides that a railroad company that believes that special circumstances exist may file a petition for relief with the State Corporation Commission. The bill requires the Commission to adopt regulations prescribing the terms and conditions for a crossing. (Less)

  • Bill History

  • 01/15/2019 - Senate: Presented and ordered printed 19103944D
  • 01/15/2019 - Senate: Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
  • 01/22/2019 - Senate: Impact statement from DHCD (SB1711)
  • 01/31/2019 - Senate: Stricken at request of Patron in Commerce and Labor (13-Y 1-N)

Full text and vote history:

Virginia Legislative Information System

RichmondSunlight.com

See other bills related to: