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Introduced
05/11/2021
05/11/2021
In Committee
05/12/2021
05/12/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 Session
Bill Summary
Expand Broadband-Unserved/Underserved Areas
AI Summary
This bill aims to expand broadband access to unserved and underserved areas in North Carolina. It establishes the County Broadband Deployment Fund, which will provide up to 50% of the funding for counties to coordinate with private providers to expand broadband service to eligible areas. Counties are required to provide matching funds based on their development tier and financial status. The bill sets standards for the private providers, including minimum download and upload speeds, network uptime, and long-term service commitments. The $25 million in non-recurring funds appropriated from the General Fund will be allocated to counties meeting the criteria established in the bill.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (38)
Brian Farkas (D)*,
Karl Gillespie (R)*,
Jason Saine (R)*,
Michael Wray (D)*,
Gale Adcock (D),
Vernetta Alston (D),
John Autry (D),
Cynthia Ball (D),
Hugh Blackwell (R),
Terry Brown (D),
Mike Clampitt (R),
John Faircloth (R),
Terry Garrison (D),
Dudley Greene (R),
Robert Hanig (R),
Wesley Harris (D),
Pricey Harrison (D),
Zack Hawkins (D),
Rachel Hunt (D),
Howard Hunter (D),
Ricky Hurtado (D),
Carolyn Logan (D),
Marvin Lucas (D),
Graig Meyer (D),
Ben Moss (R),
Howard Penny (R),
Dennis Riddell (R),
Wayne Sasser (R),
John Sauls (R),
Mitchell Setzer (R),
Kandie Smith (D),
Raymond Smith (D),
Larry Strickland (R),
Brian Turner (D),
Julie Von Haefen (D),
Harry Warren (R),
Donna White (R),
Lee Zachary (R),
Last Action
Ref to the Com on Energy and Public Utilities, if favorable, Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (on 05/12/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2021/H950 |
| Bill | https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2021/Bills/House/PDF/H950v1.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2021/Bills/House/PDF/H950v0.pdf |
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