California lawmakers send strict 'net neutrality' laws to governor

[DonViejo]

Source: Reuters



AUGUST 31, 2018 / 10:47 PM / UPDATED 9 HOURS AGO

Dan Whitcomb

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - California lawmakers sent to the governor’s desk for final approval strict “net neutrality” laws on internet providers that would defy sweeping Federal Communications Commission rules seen as a boon for the companies.

The Democrat-controlled California Senate voted 27-12 to pass the bill, known as SB 822, with just hours left in the legislative session. The measure was approved by their colleagues in the state Assembly one day earlier.

Governor Jerry Brown, also a Democrat, has not yet said if he would sign the bill into law. He has 30 days to act but does not typically signal his intentions before legislation lands on his desk.

Members of the California Assembly voted 58-17 to send the bill to their colleagues in the state Senate, who have until midnight to pass so-called SB 822 on the final day of the legislative session or wait until next year.



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[iluvtennis]

1. As a Californian, I hope Gov Brown signs this. We already pay internet providers way too much. And

without net neutrality, you can imagine all of the online providers charging for eveything- google searches, fee to access credit card and bank sites, fee to watch you tube videos, etc, etc.

[byronius]

2. The Blue Wave in California is going to be The Biggest Blue Wave.

Soooo many former Republicans I know are going to vote the straight Democratic ticket. So many.

It's all just gone too far.

California's going to Leap Ahead.

I want a full anti-Citizen's United push next. Bury that mother%#$^er. Save the world.

[Godsuki]

3. Lets hope other states

Follow suit.