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Introduced
01/10/2022
01/10/2022
In Committee
01/10/2022
01/10/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/10/2022
03/10/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to the acceleration of broadband deployment; amending RCW 35.99.010; adding a new section to chapter 35.99 RCW; adding a new chapter to Title 36 RCW; and creating a new section.
AI Summary
This bill aims to accelerate broadband deployment in Washington state. It amends the definition of "facilities" in existing law to include fiber optic cables, hand holes, vaults, and terminals. It also introduces new definitions for "microtrench" and "microtrenching," which refer to a narrow, shallow excavation used to install subsurface fiber optic infrastructure. The bill requires cities and counties to allow microtrenching for fiber installation, unless they can demonstrate it would inconvenience the public or adversely affect public health, safety, and welfare. It also allows cities and counties to impose reasonable fees on fiber installation permits to cover the costs of processing and inspecting the work. The goal is to expedite the availability of high-speed internet across Washington by facilitating the deployment of critical fiber optic networks.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (16)
Matt Boehnke (R)*,
Steve Bergquist (D),
Kelly Chambers (R),
Rob Chase (R),
Mary Dye (R),
Carolyn Eslick (R),
Greg Gilday (R),
Keith Goehner (R),
Mark Klicker (R),
Mari Leavitt (D),
Bob McCaslin (R),
Dave Paul (D),
Alicia Rule (D),
Robert Sutherland (R),
Jamila Taylor (D),
Sharon Wylie (D),
Last Action
House Committee on Local Government Executive Session (10:00 2/2/2022 House Committee on Local Government) (on 02/02/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1722&Year=2021&Initiative=false |
| House Bill Analysis 2022 | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1722%20HBA%20LG%2022.pdf |
| BillText | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/1722.pdf |
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