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AZ SB1499

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/29/2026

Primary Sponsor

David Gowan

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

AI Summary

  • Requires the Arizona Department of Administration to negotiate and enter into a contract with a telecommunications service provider to deliver telecommunications services in rural or underserved areas of the state.
  • Defines "telecommunications service provider" as any entity that offers voice, data, or video transmission for a fee.
  • Includes traditional telephone companies, broadband providers, and cell phone carriers under the definition of eligible telecommunications service providers.
  • Adds new section 41-710.04 to Arizona Revised Statutes, Title 41, Chapter 4, Article 1.

Legislative Description

Telecommunication providers; rural areas

Last Action

Senate read second time

2/2/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules1/29/2026
Government Institutions1/29/2026
Appropriations, Transportation and Technology1/29/2026

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