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In this case, also the Washington State Legislature. As I understand it, under WA law, public utility districts have a specific set of things they are authoriz
by _delirium 5y ago
In this case, also the Washington State Legislature.
As I understand it, under WA law, public utility districts have a specific set of things they are authorized to do. Prior to 2000, this didn't include telecommunications at all. In 2000, the legislature passed a law [1] that authorized public utility districts to build/acquire/operate telecommunications networks, but only for: 1) internal use by the district or other public entities, or 2) to resell on wholesale terms to other providers. It specifically said "Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to authorize public utility districts to provide telecommunications services to end users". This new law amends the 2000 language to allow providing direct service to end users as well.
[1] http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/1999-00/Pdf/Bills/Session%20Laws/Senate/6675-S.SL.pdf http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/1999-00/Pdf/Bills/Ses...