In general, the bill prohibits local governments
from regulating certain communications
services or charging fees on infrastructure to
support it.
Bill sponsor Rep. Mike Kuglitsch said Wisconsin
has been at a competitive disadvantage
because neighboring states have already
enacted similar laws.
Supporters are calling for quick action to get
the technology in place, especially before
Milwaukee hosts the Democratic National
Convention next year. Opponents say the
measure takes too much power away from
local governments and doesn’t consider health
risks of the technology.