state broadband office; transfer; ADOA

SB 1322 establishes a State Broadband Office within Arizona's Department of Administration to coordinate statewide broadband efforts. The office, led by a director appointed by the department head, directly affects local governments, telecom providers, and residents by managing federal grant applications, guiding infrastructure projects, and developing policy priorities. Key provisions require the office to coordinate local/state/federal broadband programs, provide regulatory support, and publish a comprehensive state broadband plan outlining connectivity strategies. The bill aims to improve internet access and resilience through structured coordination and planning, without specifying funding or timelines.