Senate Bill 395 aims to repeal the requirement for certain telecommunications providers, specifically incumbent local exchange carriers (ILECs), to offer basic voice service to all residential customers within their local exchange areas. This provision, originally enacted in 2011, has been rendered ineffective since its sunset date of April 30, 2013. The bill also amends existing statutes to remove references to the repealed section and clarify the regulatory framework for alternative telecommunications utilities.

Key changes include the deletion of the now-obsolete requirement in section 196.503 and adjustments to sections 196.203 and 196.50 to reflect this repeal. The amendments ensure that alternative telecommunications utilities are subject to specific provisions while exempting them from others, streamlining the regulatory process for these providers. Overall, the bill seeks to modernize the telecommunications regulatory landscape in Wisconsin by eliminating outdated requirements.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 196.203(1g)(b), 196.203, 196.50(2)(j)1.b, 196.50, 196.503