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OR HB3147

OR HB3147
Relating to broadband service infrastructure; declaring an emergency.


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Introduced
01/13/2025
In Committee
01/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/27/2025

Introduced Session

2025 Legislative Measures

Bill Summary

The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: Tells each state agency to focus on and speed up the process to allow a person to build, site or operate broadband services. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.1). Declares a state goal to capitalize on and make the best use of federal moneys available for broadband service infrastructure. Directs each state agency to prioritize and expedite the process for permits and other govern- mental authorizations necessary for the construction, siting or operation of broadband service infrastructure. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

AI Summary

This bill aims to expedite broadband infrastructure development in Oregon by establishing a state policy to quickly leverage federal funding from the Coronavirus Capital Projects Fund and the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program. The legislation requires all state agencies to prioritize and fast-track permits and authorizations for broadband service infrastructure projects, ensuring they review and make decisions on these applications more quickly and cost-effectively than other permit requests. The bill defines a "state agency" as any executive branch institution and mandates that they streamline the permitting process while maintaining legal requirements. Importantly, the provisions do not apply to emergency permits declared by the Governor. The bill includes a sunset clause, meaning these provisions will automatically be repealed on January 2, 2030, and it takes effect immediately due to an emergency declaration, which is designed to help Oregon capitalize on limited federal funding timelines for expanding telecommunications services across the state.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment. (on 06/27/2025)

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