The Missouri General Assembly wrapped-up the 2008 legislative session on May 16 and it was another good year for communications policy. Just one year after passing the video competition bill, the legislature passed House Bill 1779 and Senate Bill 1034.

Additionally, the legislature passed House Concurrent Resolution 30, which creates a Joint Interim Committee to study “Voice Communications Regulation.” The joint committee will hold hearings over the summer in expectation of proposed legislation during the 2009 session.

MCA is pleased by the legislature’s recent trend over the past two years toward deregulation of the communications industry, as we feel that less regulation brings more investment and competition to Missouri consumers. As the summer progresses, MCA will monitor the hearings of the Joint Interim Committee and report any news of interest to our supporters.

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