SB 823 — Wireless support structures; public rights-of-way use fees established.
Last action — Governor's Action Deadline Midnight, April 9, 2018
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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✓Passed Senate
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✓Passed House of Delegates
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✓To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 15, 2018. Enacted.
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Current position in the legislative process.
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8 sponsors
1 primary, 7 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 7 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
Establishes an annual wireless support structure public rights-of-way use fee to be charged to wireless services providers and wireless infrastructure providers in connection with a permit for occupation and use of the public rights-of-way under the jurisdiction of the Department of Transportation (VDOT) or a locality for the construction of new wireless support structures. The amount of the use fee is (i) $1,000 for any wireless support structure at or below 50 feet in height; (ii) $3,000 for any wireless support structure above 50 feet and at or below 120 feet in height; (iii) $5,000 for any wireless support structure above 120 feet in height; and (iv) $1 per square foot for any other equipment, shelter, or associated facilities constructed on the ground. The measure provides that the use fee amounts shall be adjusted every five years on the basis of inflation. The measure also provides that an existing agreement, contract, license, easement, or permit allowing the use of the public rights-of-way by a wireless services provider or wireless infrastructure provider may be enforced by VDOT or the locality only until the current term of the agreement, contract, license, easement, or permit expires. This bill is identical to
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
44 added · 54 removedPlain-language change summary
The recent amendment to Bill SB 823 adds specific fee amounts for using public rights-of-way for wireless support structures. Now, fees range from $1,000 for structures up to 50 feet tall to $5,000 for those taller than 120 feet, plus an additional fee for associated equipment. This change is important because it establishes a clear pricing structure, making it easier for both providers and local governments to understand the costs involved in constructing wireless infrastructure.
SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version 18104616DVIRGINIA SENATEACTS BILLOF NO.ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 15.1 of Title 56 a section numbered 56-484.32, relating to wireless support structures;
823 Offered January 15, 2018 A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 15.1 of Title 56 a section numbered 56-484.32, relating to wireless support structures;
----------[S Patrons--823] McDougleApproved and Dance;Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
Delegates:
Heretick and Kory ---------- Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor ---------- Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
Action History
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Governor's Action Deadline Midnight, April 9, 2018
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Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on March 5, 2018
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Signed by President
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Signed by Speaker
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Enrolled
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Passed House (67-Y 29-N 2-A)
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Read third time
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Read second time
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Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
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Read first time
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Placed on Calendar
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Read second time and engrossed
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Rereferred to Finance
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Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
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Presented and ordered printed 18104616D
Sponsors
- Steve E. Heretick · Cosponsor
- Rosalyn R. Dance · Cosponsor
- Ryan T. McDougle · Primary
- Jr. William M. Stanley · Cosponsor
- Kathy J. Byron · Cosponsor
- Ruff, Frank M., Jr. · Cosponsor
- Marshall, Daniel W., III · Cosponsor
- Kaye Kory · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 7 co-sponsors · 140 not signed on · 27 voted No
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (7)
Not signed on (140)
140 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 67 | 29 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 67 | 29 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 70% | 30% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (96)
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Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 823 do?
- Establishes an annual wireless support structure public rights-of-way use fee to be charged to wireless services providers and wireless infrastructure providers in connection with a permit for occupation and use of the public rights-of-way under the jurisdiction of the Department of Transportation (VDOT) or a locality for the construction of new wireless support structures. The amount of the use fee is (i) $1,000 for any wireless support structure at or below 50 feet in height; (ii) $3,000 for any wireless support structure above 50 feet and at or below 120 feet in height; (iii) $5,000 for any wireless support structure above 120 feet in height; and (iv) $1 per square foot for any other equipment, shelter, or associated facilities constructed on the ground. The measure provides that the use fee amounts shall be adjusted every five years on the basis of inflation. The measure also provides that an existing agreement, contract, license, easement, or permit allowing the use of the public rights-of-way by a wireless services provider or wireless infrastructure provider may be enforced by VDOT or the locality only until the current term of the agreement, contract, license, easement, or permit expires. This bill is identical to
- Who sponsors SB 823?
- SB 823 is sponsored by Heretick, Steve E., Rosalyn R. Dance, Ryan T. McDougle, William M. Stanley, Jr., Byron, Kathy J., Ruff, Frank M., Jr., Marshall, Daniel W., III, and Kory, Kaye.
- What is the current status of SB 823?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 15, 2018. Enacted.
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