Communications and Technology
Task Force Description
With nearly 200 members representing all parts of the country and every segment of industry, the Communications and Technology Task Force believes that constant, dynamic innovation in communications and technology presents numerous complexities that defy traditional public policy prescriptions. To help policymakers understand the changes underway in the 21st century economy, the Task Force brings together state legislators, private industry, and policy experts to develop public policies that will promote economic growth, freedom of technology, and innovation in the states.
Areas of focus for the Task Force include: 1) broadband deployment and adoption; 2) protecting consumer choice in privacy; 3) promoting new forms of e-commerce; and 4) growing the high-tech sector of the economy. Additionally, the Task Force has established five subcommittees to thoroughly investigate topics of interest to the states. These subcommittees are: Broadband; E-Commerce; Information Technology; Innovation; and Consumer Protection, Critical Infrastructure, and Security Technologies.
All Model Policies
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Resolution in Support of Non-Discriminatory Property Tax Policies on Communication Networks Final
WHEREAS, American consumers have come to rely on high speed communications networks constructed by communications providers to improve their overall quality of life including in the areas of healthcare, education, business, emergency services, and other purposes; and WHEREAS, communications providers must make sizeable investments to keep pace with consumer demand…
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Digital Goods and Services Tax Fairness Resolution Final
WHEREAS, digital goods and services include, but are not limited to: downloaded, streaming, or remotely-accessed consumer content, such as music, video; books, software, and video games; cloud-based services; and certain business-to-business products provided or accessed over the Internet; and WHEREAS, states define “digital products” or similar term, which includes a…
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Act to Require Telephone Solicitors to Use the Reassigned Numbers Database Final
Section 1. {Definitions} “Reassigned numbers database” means a database created and maintained by the Federal Communications Commission that identifies whether a telephone number has been reassigned. Section 2. {Prohibitions} Telephone solicitation violations. It is a violation of this section for a telephone…
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Marketplace Uniformity Act Final
Section 1. Definitions. For purposes of this section, the term “online marketplace” means a person or entity that does both of the following: Provides for consideration, regardless of whether the consideration is deducted as a fee from the transaction, an online application, software, website,…
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Statement of Principles on the Protection of Critical Communications Infrastructure Final
WHEREAS, between June 2024 and June 2025, the U.S. communications sector suffered 15,540 reported theft, vandalism, or sabotage incidents disrupting service for over 9.5 million customers nationwide; WHEREAS, these disruptions impose societal costs—borne primarily by consumers and communities—estimated between $38 million and $188 million during…
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Universal Regulatory Sandbox Act Final
Purpose: This proposal modifies provisions related to the (INSERT RELEVANT STATE AGENCY) and allows businesses, under the observation of regulators, to trial innovative products, services, and business models while temporarily bypassing laws or regulations that may conflict. Section 1. State’s Open Records Provisions. ● Insert relevant state open…