Ariz. House Bills Would Regulate Broadband, VoIP

Arizona House Democrats want broadband and VoIP regulated by the Arizona Corporation Commission. Democratic Reps. Stephanie Stahl Hamilton and Mariana Sandoval this week introduced HB-2345, while Analise Ortiz, Cesar Aguilar and 11 other House Democrats introduced the identical HB-2265. The bills would direct the commission to adopt necessary rules to oversee broadband and VoIP, including ensuring resiliency, reliability, quality and public safety. Republicans control both Arizona legislative chambers, though Gov. Katie Hobbs is a Democrat.