California lawmakers on Friday sent to the governor for final approval strict "net neutrality" laws that would defy sweeping Federal Communications Commission rules that are seen as a boon for internet providers.
The Democratic-controlled Senate voted 27-12 to pass the bill, SB 822, with just hours left in the legislative session. The measure had been approved by their colleagues in the Assembly one day earlier.
Gov. Jerry Brown, a Democrat, has not said if he will sign the bill into law. He has 30 days to act but does not typically signal his intentions before legislation lands on his desk.
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