(Reprinted with amendments adopted on May 30, 2003)

 

Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 19–
Assemblyman Parks

 

May 6, 2003

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Referred to Concurrent Committees on Commerce and Labor
and Elections, Procedures and Ethics

 

SUMMARY—Directs Legislative Commission to conduct interim study of telecommunication services in Nevada. (BDR R‑1188)

 

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EXPLANATION – Matter in bolded italics is new; matter between brackets [omitted material] is material to be omitted.

 

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

 

1-1  Whereas, The development and availability of

1-2  telecommunication services continue to improve and enrich the

1-3  quality of life for the residents of this state; and

1-4  Whereas, Providing telecommunication services efficiently

1-5  and economically is essential for maintaining a strong and vibrant

1-6  economy in this state; and

1-7  Whereas, The regulation and taxation of telecommunication

1-8  companies affect economic growth in this state; now, therefore, be it

1-9  Resolved by the Assembly of the State of Nevada, the

1-10  Senate Concurring, That the Legislative Commission is hereby

1-11  directed to appoint an interim committee, composed of three

1-12  members of the Assembly and three members of the Senate, one of

1-13  whom must be appointed as Chairman of the committee, to conduct

1-14  a study of telecommunication services in this state; and be it further

1-15      Resolved, That an advisory committee is hereby established

1-16  consisting of:

1-17      1.  One member appointed by the Bureau of Consumer

1-18  Protection in the Office of the Attorney General;

1-19      2.  One member appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly who

1-20  represents an incumbent local exchange carrier, as defined in NRS

1-21  704.68932, which serves 100,000 or more persons in this state;

2-1  3.  One member appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly who

2-2  represents an interexchange carrier, as defined in NRS 704.040,

2-3  which is doing business in this state;

2-4  4.  One member appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly who

2-5  represents an emerging technology in the telecommunications

2-6  industry;

2-7  5.  One member appointed by the Majority Leader of the Senate

2-8  who represents wireless technology;

2-9  6.  One member appointed by the Majority Leader of the Senate

2-10  who represents a competitive supplier, as defined in NRS 704.6892,

2-11  which is doing business in this state;

2-12      7.  One member appointed by the Majority Leader of the Senate

2-13  who represents an incumbent local exchange carrier, as defined in

2-14  NRS 704.68932, which serves not more than 30,000 persons in this

2-15  state;

2-16      8.  One member appointed by the Governor who represents

2-17  cable communications; and

2-18      9.  One member appointed by the Governor who is a

2-19  representative of the general public; and be it further

2-20      Resolved, That the advisory committee consult with the

2-21  interim committee and provide assistance in conducting the study;

2-22  and be it further

2-23      Resolved, That each member of the advisory committee who is

2-24  not an officer or employee of the State serves without compensation

2-25  and is not entitled to receive a per diem allowance or travel

2-26  expenses; and be it further

2-27      Resolved, That each member of the advisory committee who is

2-28  an officer or employee of the State must be relieved from his duties

2-29  without loss of his regular compensation so that he may attend

2-30  meetings of the committee and is entitled to receive the per diem

2-31  allowance and travel expenses provided for state officers and

2-32  employees generally, which must be paid by the state agency that

2-33  employs him; and be it further

2-34      Resolved, That the Bureau of Consumer Protection in the

2-35  Office of the Attorney General will provide technical assistance to

2-36  the interim committee and the advisory committee as well as collect

2-37  and compile pricing data, including components of bundled

2-38  services; and be it further

2-39      Resolved, That the study must include, without limitation, an

2-40  evaluation of:

2-41      1.  The methods presently used to determine the rates for

2-42  telecommunication services provided in this state;

2-43      2.  The feasibility of eliminating any implicit subsidies based

2-44  upon the type and location of the telecommunication service

2-45  provided in this state;

3-1  3.  The feasibility of determining rates for telecommunication

3-2  services provided in this state without the use of implicit subsidies

3-3  based upon the type and location of telecommunication services

3-4  provided in this state;

3-5  4.  The current competition and future competitive trends for

3-6  telecommunications services in the Northern Nevada and Southern

3-7  Nevada markets;

3-8  5.  The pricing trends to various customer classes of

3-9  telecommunications services after the enactment of Senate Bill No.

3-10  440 by the 70th Session of the Nevada Legislature;

3-11      6.  Methods to promote deployment of affordable broadband

3-12  services to all classes of consumers; and

3-13      7.  Before regulatory action is taken that is not otherwise

3-14  required as a result of changes made by the 72nd Session of the

3-15  Nevada Legislature or as result of federal laws and regulations, the

3-16  appropriate scope of future legislative or regulatory policies

3-17  regarding telecommunications services and products to promote an

3-18  orderly transition to a functionally competitive telecommunications

3-19  market in a manner that will most benefit the consumers and

3-20  economy of this state; and be it further

3-21      Resolved, That any recommended legislation proposed by the

3-22  interim committee must be approved by a majority of the members

3-23  of the Senate and a majority of the members of the Assembly

3-24  appointed to the committee; and be it further

3-25      Resolved, That the Legislative Commission shall submit a

3-26  report of the results of the study and any recommendations for

3-27  legislation to the 73rd Session of the Nevada Legislature.

 

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