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NJ A5050
NJ A5050Establishes Rural Broadband Infrastructure Grant Program in EDA; appropriates $2.5 million in federal funds.
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Introduced
01/12/2023
01/12/2023
In Committee
01/12/2023
01/12/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Establishes Rural Broadband Infrastructure Grant Program in EDA; appropriates $2.5 million in federal funds.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Rural Broadband Infrastructure Grant Program in the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA). The program will provide grants of up to $75,000 to qualified applicants, such as corporations, nonprofits, and local governments, to support the expansion and improvement of broadband infrastructure and service in rural areas of the state. The bill appropriates $2.5 million in federal funds from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to the Rural Broadband Infrastructure Grant Fund, which will be used to fund the grants. The EDA is required to establish rules and regulations for the program and submit a report on its progress within 12 months of the first grant approval.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee (on 01/12/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A5050 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A5500/5050_I1.HTM |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A9999/5050_I1.HTM |
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