Relating to expansion of infrastructure in rural areas; declaring an emergency.
Summary
Directs Oregon Broadband Advisory Council to study issues related to expansion of broadband capacity and access. Requires council, based on findings of its study, to establish statewide broadband plan and submit report to interim committees related to economic development on or before September 15, 2020. Authorizes council to propose legislation for 2021 regular session based on its findings with respect to study of public-private partnerships. Appropriates moneys to Oregon Business Development Department for Rural Broadband Capacity Pilot Program grants for broadband infrastructure projects in rural areas that lack adequate broadband access. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2019
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2019
Last action Jul 1, 2019
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Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Jul 1, 2019
Upper · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
upper
Jan 16, 2019
Committee
Referred to Business and General Government, then Ways and Means.
upper
Jan 14, 2019
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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