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WA SB5577
WA SB5577Establishing and making appropriations for the capital broadband investment acceleration program.
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Introduced
01/26/2023
01/26/2023
In Committee
01/26/2023
01/26/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/12/2024
04/12/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to establishing and making appropriations for the 2 capital broadband investment acceleration program; adding a new 3 section to chapter 43.330 RCW; and making an appropriation. 4
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Capital Broadband Investment Acceleration Program within the Statewide Broadband Office to increase broadband access in unserved areas of the state. The program will provide competitive grants to match funds required to participate in federal broadband infrastructure programs, with priority given to projects serving distressed and rural areas. Eligible applicants include local governments, tribes, nonprofits, cooperatives, and businesses. The bill also appropriates $200 million from the State Building Construction Account to the Department of Commerce for the purposes of the program.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (on 01/08/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5577&Year=2023&Initiative=false |
| Fiscal Note - 5577 SB (Final) | https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=66980 |
| Fiscal Note - 5577 SB (Partial) | https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=66800 |
| Senate Bill Report | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5577%20SBR%20ENET%20TA%2023.pdf |
| Senate Bill Report (Orig.) | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5577%20SBA%20ENET%2023.pdf |
| BillText | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Bills/5577.pdf |
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