Bill > HB60

This bill amends the Local Economic Development Act to provide for broadband infrastructure development. It defines "broadband telecommunications network facilities" as the equipment and infrastructure needed to provide high-speed internet access at the current Federal Communications Commission minimum speed standard. The bill allows local governments to use economic development funds to purchase land, construct, or improve rights-of-way infrastructure for the placement of new broadband telecommunications facilities. This is intended to facilitate the expansion of high-speed internet access, particularly in rural and underserved areas.

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