House Committee on Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications 02/03/2026

Committee on Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications · February 4, 2026

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Statute and current definition introduced

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A staff explanatory presentation summarized the current statutory framework (KSA 12-2001): cities may charge telecommunications local exchange service providers up to 5% of gross receipts under franchise agreements; the current definition of gross receipts specifically excludes broadband revenues. Speaker (presenter) recommended reverting a purported 'technical' cleanup in subsection j that may have substantive effect.

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The Committee on Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications heard testimony on House Bill 25-86, which would change the definition of gross receipts to include broadband revenues for purposes of city franchise fees; proponents said it closes a loophole and opponents urged writing a new statute instead. (Meeting date not specified)

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