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Introduced
02/03/2021
02/03/2021
In Committee
03/08/2021
03/08/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/30/2021
04/30/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to broadband Internet deployment; amending s. 338.2278, F.S.; providing for the transfer of certain funds from the State Transportation Trust Fund to the State Economic Enhancement and Economic Development Trust Fund within the Department of Economic Opportunity; providing for the use of such funds by the Florida Office of Broadband; amending s. 339.0801, F.S.; requiring the Department of Transportation to consult with the Florida Office of Broadband to ensure specified projects are consistent with a strategic plan; amending s. 364.02, F.S.; providing an exception to the definition of the term "broadband service" for certain purposes; amending s. 364.0135, F.S.; adding a cross-reference; revising and providing definitions related to broadband service; revising duties of the Florida Office of Broadband; providing rulemaking authority; creating s. 364.0136, F.S.; establishing the Broadband Opportunity Program within the Florida Office of Broadband in the Department of Economic Opportunity; providing for administration of the program; providing requirements for grant awards; providing for eligibility; providing application requirements; requiring the publication of certain information related to grant applications and hb0753-00 HB 753 grant awards on a website; authorizing grant applications to be challenged under certain circumstances; providing procedures for use by the office in evaluating challenges; providing direction for the office in prioritizing funding grants; providing a limit on the amount of individual grants; requiring grant agreements to contain specified conditions; requiring the office to enter into an agreement containing specified information with each grant recipient; requiring the office to publish a specified report annually on its website; requiring a report to the Governor and Legislature with specified information; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill creates the Florida Office of Broadband within the Department of Economic Opportunity to develop and promote broadband internet services in the state. It establishes the Broadband Opportunity Program to award grants for the installation and deployment of broadband infrastructure in unserved areas. The bill also requires the Department of Transportation to consult with the Florida Office of Broadband on certain projects, and it directs a portion of increased transportation revenues to the State Economic Enhancement and Development Trust Fund for use by the Florida Office of Broadband.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Business and Industry
Sponsors (5)
Other Sponsors (1)
Tourism, Infrastructure and Energy Subcommittee (House)
Last Action
Died in Commerce Committee; companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 1239 (Ch. 2021-24) (on 04/30/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/753 |
| Infrastructure and Tourism Appropriations Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/753/Analyses/h0753c.ITA.PDF |
| Infrastructure and Tourism Appropriations Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/753/Analyses/h0753b.ITA.PDF |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/753/BillText/c1/PDF |
| Analysis - Tourism, Infrastructure and Energy Subcommittee (Post | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/753/Analyses/h0753a.TIE.PDF |
| House Committee Amendment #269581 | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/753/Amendment/269581/PDF |
| Analysis - Tourism, Infrastructure and Energy Subcommittee (Post | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/753/Analyses/h0753.TIE.PDF |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/753/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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