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NE LB994

NE LB994
Create the Rural Broadband Task Force and exempt dark fiber from sales tax


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Introduced
01/11/2018
In Committee
01/17/2018
Crossed Over
03/27/2018
Passed
04/09/2018
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/18/2018

Introduced Session

105th Legislature

Bill Summary

Create the Rural Broadband Task Force and exempt dark fiber from sales tax

AI Summary

This bill creates the Rural Broadband Task Force to review issues related to the availability, adoption, and affordability of broadband services in rural Nebraska. The task force will compare Nebraska's rural broadband speeds and subscription rates to neighboring states and the nation, examine the role of the Nebraska Telecommunications Universal Service Fund, and recommend policies to effectively utilize state and federal funding to expand rural broadband access. Additionally, the bill exempts "dark fiber" (unused fiber optic cables) from sales tax when sold between telecommunications companies, and transfers $50,000 from the Nebraska Internet Enhancement Fund to the newly created Rural Broadband Task Force Fund.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Provisions/portions of LB966 amended into LB994 by AM2685 (on 04/23/2018)

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