SB2493Introduced in the Senate
GEOLOGY ACT SUNSET EXTENSION
Introduced by Christopher Belt, District 57
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the Electric Supplier Act. Provides that the amendatory provisions may be referred to as the Electrical Service Broadband Deployment and Access Law. Defines terms. Provides that a broadband grant recipient, subject to the recipient's broadband grant, may access and use (i) any existing electric easement held or controlled by the broadband grant recipient or (ii) any other existing electric easement contingent upon an agreement with the easement holder or controller for the delivery of such broadband service by such broadband grant recipient. Sets forth provisions concerning notice and the procedures for the landowner to claim just compensation. Provides that, conditional upon acquiring the proper agreement or permit with the highway right-of-way controller or holder, a broadband grant recipient may install, maintain, and use broadband infrastructure below ground along a highway right-of-way within the grant service area. Sets forth provisions concerning labor standards and protection, including requiring the payment of prevailing wages and benefits to workers. Provides that the rights and obligations of broadband project grant recipients and landowners set forth in the amendatory provisions do not apply on and after January 1, 2030. Amends the Broadband Infrastructure Advancement Act. Provides that the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, when evaluating grant applications for the deployment of broadband network, must consider the expediency with which a project can be completed and broadband Internet access service delivered. Effective immediately.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0426
August 15, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Executive Committee · May 31, 2025
13
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
13 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Omar Aquino | 2 | Yes |
| Mattie Hunter | 3 | Yes |
| Napoleon Harris | 15 | Yes |
| William Cunningham | 18 | Yes |
| Cristina Castro | 22 | Yes |
| Laura Murphy | 28 | Yes |
| Donald DeWitte | 33 | Yes |
| Susan Rezin | 38 | Yes |
| Don Harmon | 39 | Yes |
| John Curran | 41 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Licensed Activities
Do Pass Licensed Activities; 006-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 20, 2025
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 1, 2025
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading **
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
Third Reading - Passed; 056-000-000
Arrived in House
Chief House Sponsor Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to State Government Administration Committee
Do Pass / Short Debate State Government Administration Committee; 008-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2025
Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Jay Hoffman
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Jay Hoffman
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Jay Hoffman
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to State Government Administration Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to State Government Administration Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted State Government Administration Committee; 008-000-000
Recalled to Second Reading - Short Debate
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Chair Rules placed on Standard debate.
Third Reading - Standard Debate - Passed 116-000-000
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Tabled
Secretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 2
Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 2 - May 30, 2025
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Andrew S. Chesney
Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Christopher Belt
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Doris Turner
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Christopher Belt
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to Executive
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Executive; 013-000-000
3/5 Vote Required
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Senate Concurs 057-000-000
Senate Concurs
Passed Both Houses
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date August 15, 2025
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0426
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