Washington 2017-2018 Regular Session Status: Passed House Bipartisan · 4 D · 3 R cosponsors

HB 2423 — Concerning the state universal communications services program.

Last action — By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading.

Track this bill free

No card. One bill, free forever — alerts when it moves.

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

This bill died with 2017-2018 Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

1 added · 1 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amended version of Bill HB 2423 establishes a state program to ensure ongoing access to essential communication services while also promoting broadband availability. Key changes include redefining eligibility criteria for communication providers that can receive funding, with an emphasis on ensuring they maintain and enhance broadband services in their areas. These revisions matter because they aim to ensure that communities, especially those at risk of losing service stability, continue to receive critical telecommunications while adapting to changes in federal funding. Additionally, the new structure for funding distribution is designed to be more flexible and responsive to the needs of providers.

→
Previous
Latest
H-4397.1SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL 2423State of Washington65th Legislature2018 Regular SessionBy House Technology & Economic Development (originally sponsored by Representatives DeBolt, Tarleton, Orcutt, Blake, Doglio, Fey, Springer, Pollet, Maycumber, Nealey, Schmick, Wilcox, Dye, Smith, and Vick)READ FIRST TIME 01/31/18.AN ACT Relating to the state universal communications services program;
H-3382.1HOUSE BILL 2423State of Washington65th Legislature2018 Regular SessionBy Representatives DeBolt, Tarleton, Orcutt, Blake, Doglio, Fey, Springer, Pollet, Maycumber, Nealey, Schmick, Wilcox, Dye, Smith, and VickRead first time 01/09/18.
Referred to Committee on Technology & Economic Development.AN ACT Relating to the state universal communications services program;
and(c) The communications provider meets any other requirements established by the commission pertaining to the provision of communications services, including basic telecommunications services.(4)(a) Distributions to eligible communications providers are based on ((a benchmark established by the commission.
and(c) The communications provider meets any other requirements established by the commission pertaining to the provision of communications services, including basic telecommunications services.(4)(a) Distributions to eligible communications providers are based on a ((benchmark established by the commission.
However, if an incumbent local exchange carrier is charging rates above the benchmark for the basic residential service, that provider may not seek distributions from the fund for the purpose of reducing those rates to the benchmark)) criterion established by the commission.(b) If the program does not have sufficient funds to fully fund the distribution formula set out in (a) of this subsection, distributions must be reduced on a pro rata basis using the amounts calculated for that year's program support as the basis of the pro rata calculations.(c) To receive a distribution under the program, an eligible communications provider must affirmatively consent to continue providing communications services to its customers under rates, terms, and conditions established by the commission pursuant to this chapter for the period covered by the distribution.(5) The program is funded from amounts deposited by the legislature in the universal communications services account established in RCW 80.36.690.
However, if an incumbent local exchange carrier is charging rates above the benchmark for the basic residential service, that provider may not seek distributions from the fund for the purpose of reducing those rates to the benchmark)) formula that includes the loss of revenues from at least the following sources:
The amount the provider received in 2012 from the former traditional universal service fund established in commission docket U-85-23, et.
al., and administered by the Washington exchange carrier association;
plus the cumulative reduction in support from the connect America fund incurred by the provider up through and including the year for which program support is distributed to the provider;
and plus reductions to federal high cost loop support and connect America broadband loop support resulting from application of the budget control mechanism of the federal communications commission.(b) If the program does not have sufficient funds to fully fund the distribution formula set out in (a) of this subsection, distributions must be reduced on a pro rata basis using the amounts calculated for that year's program support as the basis of the pro rata calculations.(c) To receive a distribution under the program, an eligible communications provider must affirmatively consent to continue providing communications services to its customers under rates, terms, and conditions established by the commission pursuant to this chapter for the period covered by the distribution.(5) The program is funded from amounts deposited by the legislature in the universal communications services account established in RCW 80.36.690.
⬇ Download PDF
View plain text versions (2)

Action History

  1. By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading.

  2. First reading, referred to Energy, Environment & Technology.

  3. Third reading, passed; yeas, 98; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0.

  4. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

  5. 1st substitute bill substituted.

  6. 1st substitute bill substituted.

  7. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.

  8. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.

  9. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

  10. APP - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Technology & Economic Development.

  11. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

  12. APP - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Technology & Economic Development.

  13. Referred to Appropriations.

  14. Referred to Appropriations.

  15. TED - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  16. TED - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  17. First reading, referred to Technology & Economic Development (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

Export CSV (upgrade) →

1 sponsors · 14 co-sponsors · 136 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • DeBolt

Co-sponsors (14)

Not signed on (136)

136 members have not signed on to this bill.

Show all 136 →

"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

Whip count is in markup. Polling the chamber and every recorded vote this session. Only the first open is slow. It’s instant for you after this. Calling the roll · Tallying · Engrossing

Votes

Final Passage (#25)

Passed 98 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 50000
Republican 15000
Democrat 33000
Total 98000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (98)
Member Party Vote
Appleton — Yea
Buys — Yea
Cody — Yea
Dolan — Yea
Graves — Yea
Haler — Yea
Harmsworth — Yea
Hayes — Yea
Lytton — Yea
Kretz — Yea
Nealey — Yea
Pettigrew — Yea
Pike — Yea
Rodne — Yea
Sawyer — Yea
Sells — Yea
Shea — Yea
Hargrove — Yea
Blake — Yea
Chandler — Yea
Chopp — Yea
Clibborn — Yea
Condotta — Yea
DeBolt — Yea
Hudgins — Yea
Irwin — Yea
Jenkin — Yea
Kagi — Yea
Kirby — Yea
Smith — Yea
Klippert — Yea
Kraft — Yea
Kristiansen — Yea
Manweller — Yea
Maycumber — Yea
McBride — Yea
McCaslin — Yea
McDonald — Yea
Morris — Yea
Mosbrucker — Yea
Muri — Yea
Pellicciotti — Yea
Stambaugh — Yea
Sullivan — Yea
Tarleton — Yea
Vick — Yea
Wilcox — Yea
Young — Yea
Johnson, J. — Yea
Van Werven — Yea
Beth Doglio Democrat Yea
Chris Kilduff Democrat Yea
Cindy Ryu Democrat Yea
Derek Stanford Democrat Yea
Drew Hansen Democrat Yea
Gerry Pollet Democrat Yea
Jake Fey Democrat Yea
Jamila Taylor Democrat Yea
Javier Valdez Democrat Yea
Joe Fitzgibbon Democrat Yea
John Lovick Democrat Yea
June Robinson Democrat Yea
Kristine Reeves Democrat Yea
Larry Springer Democrat Yea
Laurie Jinkins Democrat Yea
Lillian Ortiz-Self Democrat Yea
Marcus Riccelli Democrat Yea
Mia Gregerson Democrat Yea
Mike Chapman Democrat Yea
Monica Jurado Stonier Democrat Yea
Nicole Macri Democrat Yea
Noel Frame Democrat Yea
Roger Goodman Democrat Yea
Sharon Tomiko Santos Democrat Yea
Sharon Wylie Democrat Yea
Shelley Kloba Democrat Yea
Steve Bergquist Democrat Yea
Steve Tharinger Democrat Yea
Strom Peterson Democrat Yea
Tana Senn Democrat Yea
Timm Ormsby Democrat Yea
Tina Orwall Democrat Yea
Vandana Slatter Democrat Yea
Andrew Barkis Republican Yea
Carolyn Eslick Republican Yea
Dan Griffey Republican Yea
Drew MacEwen Republican Yea
Drew Stokesbary Republican Yea
Ed Orcutt Republican Yea
Jeff Holy Republican Yea
Jim Walsh Republican Yea
Joe Schmick Republican Yea
Mary Dye Republican Yea
Michelle Valdez Republican Yea
Mike Steele Republican Yea
Mike Volz Republican Yea
Paul Harris Republican Yea
Tom Dent Republican Yea

Official roll call →

Subjects

technology
Cross-referencing the record. Reading this bill against every other bill in the corpus by meaning, not keywords. Only the first open is slow. It’s instant for you after this. Matching · Ranking · Engrossing

Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 2423?
HB 2423 is sponsored by DeBolt, Smith, Jake Fey (Democrat), Nealey, Ed Orcutt (Republican), Gerry Pollet (Democrat), Blake, Beth Doglio (Democrat), Mary Dye (Republican), Maycumber, Joe Schmick (Republican), Larry Springer (Democrat), Vick, Wilcox, and Tarleton.
What is the current status of HB 2423?
This bill died with 2017-2018 Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 2423?
Track HB 2423 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.

Make your voice heard on HB 2423

Find the representatives who decide this bill and tell them where you stand — for yourself, or mobilize your whole list in one click with One Click Politics advocacy software.

Find my representatives → Run a campaign

Stay ahead of HB 2423

Last checked for changes 3 months ago · updated continuously

One Click Politics tracks every bill in Congress and all 50 states.

Track this bill →