Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 2–
Committee of the Whole

 

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ASSembly Concurrent RESOLUTION—Directing the Legislative Commission to conduct an interim study of telecommunication services in this state.

 

    Whereas, The development and availability of

 telecommunication services continue to improve and enrich the

 quality of life for the residents of this state; and

    Whereas, Providing telecommunication services efficiently

 and economically is essential for maintaining a strong and vibrant

 economy in this state; and

    Whereas, The regulation and taxation of telecommunication

 companies affect economic growth in this state; now, therefore, be

 it

    Resolved by the Assembly of the State of Nevada, the

 Senate Concurring, That the Legislative Commission is hereby

 directed to appoint an interim committee, composed of three

 members of the Assembly and three members of the Senate, one of

 whom must be appointed as Chairman of the committee, to conduct

 a study of telecommunication services in this state; and be it further

    Resolved, That the study must include, without limitation, an

 evaluation of:

    1.  The methods presently used to determine the rates for

 telecommunication services provided in this state;

    2.  The feasibility of eliminating any implicit subsidies based

 upon the type and location of the telecommunication services

 provided in this state;

    3.  The feasibility of determining rates for telecommunication

 services provided in this state without the use of implicit subsidies

 based upon the type and location of telecommunication services

 provided in this state;

    4.  The current competition and future competitive trends for

 telecommunication services in the Northern Nevada and Southern

 Nevada markets;

    5.  The pricing trends to various customer classes of

 telecommunication services after the enactment of Senate Bill No.

 400 by the 70th Session of the Nevada Legislature;

    6.  Methods to promote deployment of affordable broadband

 services to all classes of consumers; and

    7.  Before regulatory action is taken that is not otherwise

 required as a result of changes made by the 72nd Session of the

 Nevada Legislature or as result of federal laws and regulations, the

 appropriate scope of future legislative or regulatory policies

 regarding telecommunication services and products to promote an

orderly transition to a functionally competitive telecommunications

market in a manner that will most benefit the consumers and

 economy of this state; and be it further

    Resolved, That any recommended legislation proposed by the

 interim committee must be approved by a majority of the members

 of the Senate and a majority of the members of the Assembly

 appointed to the committee; and be it further

    Resolved, That the Legislative Commission shall submit a

 report of the results of the study and any recommendations for

 legislation to the 73rd Session of the Nevada Legislature.

 

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