The Me. legislature gave preliminary approval to a much- weakened...
The Me. legislature gave preliminary approval to a much- weakened network neutrality bill (LD-1675) now recast as a resolution. Both chambers agreed to drop language that would have barred ISPs from interfering with Internet users’ ability to offer or…
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receive content, applications or services, and from discriminating based on Internet content’s source, destination or ownership. The chambers agreed on a resolution directing the Office of Public Advocate to monitor FCC and congressional actions related to network neutrality, gauge their impact on the state’s ability to protect Internet users and report to the Joint Utilities & Energy Committee by Feb. 1, 2008. Under the proposed resolution, that office would monitor other states’ legislative and regulatory actions in regard to network neutrality, and govt. and private efforts in Me. to expand broadband availability. The measure returns to the floor of each chamber for a final vote on passage. The legislature is to adjourn June 20 for the year.