Kansas b2025_26 Biennium Status: Introduced

HB2586 — Requiring revenues received by telecommunications service providers for the provision of broadband services to be calculated when determining gross receipts under a city franchise.

Last action — Died in Committee

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 28, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

AN ACT concerning municipalities; relating to franchises with telecommunications service providers; requiring revenues received by telecommunications service providers for the provision of broadband services to be calculated when determining gross receipts; amending K.S.A. 12-2001 and repealing the existing section.

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Action History

  1. Died in Committee

  2. Hearing: Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 9:00 AM — Room 582-N

  3. Referred to House Committee on Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications

  4. ref_rbc_237

  5. Introduced

Sponsors

  • Utilities and Telecommunications House Committee on Energy · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 164 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • House Committee on Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (164)

164 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB2586 do?
AN ACT concerning municipalities; relating to franchises with telecommunications service providers; requiring revenues received by telecommunications service providers for the provision of broadband services to be calculated when determining gross receipts; amending K.S.A. 12-2001 and repealing the existing section.
Who sponsors HB2586?
HB2586 is sponsored by House Committee on Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications.
What is the current status of HB2586?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 28, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB2586?
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