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This bill establishes certain requirements for state agencies in Nevada that award grants of federal money for the development of broadband services and infrastructure. Specifically, it requires agencies to evaluate and score grant applications based on factors such as the use of a well-trained workforce, safety training, and hiring of state residents and members of underrepresented communities. The bill also provides that applicants who meet these criteria will receive an additional 30% weight in the scoring process. Additionally, the bill exempts certain work performed by grant recipients or providers who are signatories to a collective bargaining agreement from prevailing wage requirements. The bill aims to ensure that federal funding for broadband development is used to create long-lasting infrastructure built by a qualified workforce and provide quality jobs for Nevadans.

Government Affairs, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/82nd2023/Bill/10353/Overview