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Introduced
12/07/2020
12/07/2020
In Committee
05/05/2021
05/05/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/01/2022
02/01/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act to add Title 26 (commencing with Section 101000) to the Government Code, relating to broadband, by providing the funds necessary therefor through an election for the issuance and sale of bonds of the State of California and for the handling and disposition of those funds.
AI Summary
This bill, the Broadband for All Act of 2022, would authorize the issuance of $10 billion in bonds to support the 2022 Broadband for All Program, which would be administered by the Department of Technology to provide financial assistance, in the form of grants, to eligible entities (such as local governments and tribes) for projects that deploy broadband infrastructure and internet access services. The bill aims to improve broadband availability, accessibility, and digital inclusion across California, with a focus on serving unserved areas and disadvantaged communities. Key provisions include requirements for grant recipients to provide free broadband service to anchor institutions and open access to the infrastructure, as well as measures to ensure transparency and accountability in the program's implementation.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Business and Industry, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (12)
Eduardo Garcia (D)*,
Devon Mathis (R)*,
Al Muratsuchi (D)*,
Miguel Santiago (D)*,
Carlos Villapudua (D)*,
Wendy Carrillo (D),
Steve Glazer (D),
Chris Holden (D),
Sharon Quirk-Silva (D),
Freddie Rodriguez (D),
Phil Ting (D),
Jim Wood (D),
Last Action
From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56. (on 02/01/2022)
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