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ID H0127

ID H0127
Adds to existing law to establish the Idaho Broadband Fund and the Idaho Broadband Advisory Board.


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Introduced
02/11/2021
In Committee
03/08/2021
Crossed Over
03/01/2021
Passed
03/19/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/19/2021

Introduced Session

2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

BROADBAND -- Adds to existing law to establish the Idaho Broadband Fund and the Idaho Broadband Advisory Board.

AI Summary

This bill adds to existing law to establish the Idaho Broadband Fund and the Idaho Broadband Advisory Board. The Idaho Broadband Fund will consist of funds appropriated by the legislature to provide financial assistance for broadband infrastructure to promote equal access in economic development, public safety, telehealth, and education. Expenditures from the fund will be prioritized based on a statewide broadband plan developed by the Idaho Broadband Advisory Board. The Advisory Board is created within the Department of Commerce and consists of members from the state legislature and the public, and is responsible for creating and implementing the statewide broadband plan.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Government Affairs, Justice

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Environment, Energy and Technology Committee (House)

Last Action

Reported Signed by Governor on March 23, 2021 Session Law Chapter 137 Effective: 03/23/2021 (on 03/19/2021)

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