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Legislative counsel reviews Vermont 10-year telecom plan law, public hearing requirements for House committee
Summary
Legislative Council attorney Maria Royal briefed the House Energy and Digital Infrastructure Committee on the statutory purpose, process and agency roles for Vermont's 10‑year telecom plan, emphasizing the plan is an advisory document adopted by the Department of Public Service with required public hearings.
Maria Royal of Legislative Council told the House Energy and Digital Infrastructure Committee on Feb. 11 that Vermont's 10‑year telecom plan is established in Title 30 and is intended as a planning and policy document prepared by the Department of Public Service.
"The purpose of this section and section 202d is to strengthen the state's role in telecom planning," Royal said, walking members through the statutory language in 30 V.S.A. §202c and §202d and the plan's goals, which include universal availability of voice and high‑speed data, reliable mobile service along travel corridors and a goal of 100% coverage for 9‑1‑1 locations by the end of 2024.
Royal explained the statute directs the department to…
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