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WY HB0197

WY HB0197
Connect Wyoming program-federal funding.


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Introduced
03/05/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
03/23/2021
Passed
03/31/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/05/2021

Introduced Session

2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT relating to the emergency expenses of government related to broadband internet access; authorizing the use of federal funds related to the Connect Wyoming program for broadband development in Wyoming; defining terms related to funding the program; providing for an appropriation; providing rulemaking authority; and providing for an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the use of federal funds related to the "Connect Wyoming" program for broadband development in Wyoming. The "Connect Wyoming" program was created by the Wyoming Business Council to use available Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funds for broadband projects necessary to respond to the COVID-19 public health emergency. The bill appropriates an amount determined by the legislature from any unexpended, unobligated funds previously appropriated for this purpose, and allows the use of any subsequent federal COVID-19 relief funds for continuing the program. The bill also provides rulemaking authority to the Wyoming Business Council to implement the provisions of the act, which is effective immediately upon becoming law.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (11)

Last Action

Assigned Chapter Number 92 (on 04/05/2021)

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