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NJ S3730

NJ S3730
Establishes Rural Broadband Infrastructure Grant Program in EDA; appropriates $2.5 million in federal funds.


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Introduced
03/20/2023
In Committee
03/20/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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 within the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA), which will provide grants to qualified applicants for the expansion and improvement of broadband infrastructure and services in rural areas of the state. The bill defines key terms such as "broadband telecommunications infrastructure" and "unserved area," and outlines the application and approval process for the grant program. 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 support the grant program.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee (on 03/20/2023)

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