Session Review: Transportation and Telecommunications
Lawmakers approved several measures this session that embrace emerging technology, increase driver safety and expand broadband access throughout the state.
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Operation of autonomous vehicles approved
Lawmakers passed a bill April 18 that will allow driverless cars to travel on the state’s roads.
Read moreStudy of rural broadband availability due in 2019
A proposal to study expanding high-speed internet access to rural areas of the state was passed by the Legislature April 11.
Read moreHighway speeds increased
Lawmakers passed a bill April 11 that authorizes the state Department of Transportation to increase highway speed limits.
Read moreExtension of superintendent license approved
Lawmakers passed a bill April 10 that extends the duration of certain superintendent licenses.
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Operation of autonomous vehicles advanced after cloture vote
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 9 to a bill that would allow driverless cars to travel on the state’s roads. The bill previously was discussed April 4 and 5.
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Operation of autonomous vehicles debated
Driverless cars could be traveling on city streets under a bill discussed by lawmakers April 4 and 5.
Read moreTransportation omnibus bill passed
A bill that makes numerous changes to existing motor vehicle titling and registration laws was passed by the Legislature April 6.
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Collocation regulations for small wireless facilities debated
Lawmakers debated a bill April 4 that would give wireless communications providers the right to collocate small cell wireless technology in public rights of way.
Read moreCreation of 911 service committee approved
The Legislature passed a bill March 29 that improves access to 911 services throughout the state.
Read moreGreater child seat requirements approved
Child safety seats will get more use under a bill passed by lawmakers March 29.
Read moreWireless surcharge remittance changed
A bill that moves the responsibility to collect and remit a surcharge on prepaid wireless phones from service providers to retailers received final approval from lawmakers March 29.
Read moreTransportation omnibus bill amended, advanced
A bill that would make numerous changes to existing motor vehicle titling and registration laws was amended and advanced from select file March 28.
Read moreStudy of rural broadband availability advanced
A proposal to study expanding high-speed internet access to rural areas of the state was advanced from general file March 27.
Read moreExtension of superintendent license advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 26 to a bill that would extend the duration of certain superintendent licenses.
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