Assembly Bill 399 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 This provision, originally enacted in 2011, has been rendered ineffective since its sunset date of April 30, 2013.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 related to alternative telecommunications utilities, specifically updating the language to remove references to the now-repealed section 196.503, while maintaining other regulatory provisions.

The bill modifies sections 196.203 and 196.50 to clarify the regulatory framework for alternative telecommunications utilities, ensuring they are subject to specific provisions while exempting them from others. Notably, the amendments include the insertion of the requirement for the commission to impose certain provisions, while deleting the now obsolete references to section 196.503. Overall, the bill seeks to streamline regulations for telecommunications providers in Wisconsin by eliminating outdated requirements and clarifying the regulatory landscape.

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