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MI SR0016

Resolution

Status

Passed

2/25/2015

Primary Sponsor

Michael Kowall

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Origin

Senate

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Urges the President, U.S. Congress, and Federal Communications Commission to refrain from classifying broadband Internet services as common carrier telecommunications services under Title II of the Communications Act of 1934.

  • Cites nearly 30 years of unregulated private enterprise broadband development that has created jobs and economic benefits in Michigan while supporting innovation in communication and technology.

  • Expresses concern that reclassifying Internet service as a telecommunications service would enable utility-style regulatory oversight and slow broadband infrastructure investment in Michigan.

  • Directs transmission of the resolution to the President, congressional leadership, Michigan's congressional delegation, and FCC commissioners.

  • Adopted by the Michigan Senate on February 25, 2015, ahead of an FCC vote scheduled for February 26, 2015.

Legislative Description

A resolution to memorialize the President of the United States, the U.S. Congress, and the U.S. Federal Communications Commission to refrain from regulating broadband Internet services as common carrier services under Title II of the Communications Act of 1934.

Federal Communications Commission

Last Action

Adopted

2/25/2015

Committee Referrals

Commerce2/24/2015

Full Bill Text

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