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WA HB1673
WA HB1673Concerning broadband infrastructure loans and grants made by the public works board.
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Introduced
01/10/2022
01/10/2022
In Committee
02/22/2022
02/22/2022
Crossed Over
02/10/2022
02/10/2022
Passed
03/10/2022
03/10/2022
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/30/2022
03/30/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to broadband infrastructure loans and grants made by the public works board; and amending RCW 43.155.160 and 42.56.270.
AI Summary
This bill amends state law to establish a competitive grant and loan program through the Public Works Board to promote the expansion of broadband access in unserved areas of Washington. The bill outlines the eligible applicants, application process, and criteria the board will use to evaluate and prioritize projects. It also allows the board to make low-interest or interest-free loans or grants for emergency broadband infrastructure projects. Additionally, the bill exempts certain financial and proprietary information submitted as part of the broadband grant and loan program from public disclosure requirements.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance, Business and Industry
Sponsors (12)
Cindy Ryu (D)*,
Matt Boehnke (R),
Laurie Dolan (D),
Brandy Donaghy (D),
Carolyn Eslick (R),
Noel Frame (D),
Shelley Kloba (D),
Mari Leavitt (D),
Lillian Ortiz-Self (D),
Alicia Rule (D),
Jamila Taylor (D),
Sharon Wylie (D),
Last Action
Effective date 6/9/2022. (on 03/30/2022)
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