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Bill would let counties form countywide communications planning committees to explore broadband districts
Summary
House Bill 569 would authorize county commissioners to convene communications‑district planning committees and invite municipalities to opt in or out; supporters said it would unlock economies of scale for broadband, opponents urged municipal opt‑in and warned against county mandates.
The committee heard testimony on HB 569, a bill that would allow county commissioners to establish communications‑district planning committees to study whether a countywide broadband or communications district should be formed.
Representative Howard introduced the bill as enabling legislation that would let counties invite municipalities to form a planning committee and study potential economies of scale for broadband procurement and infrastructure. He said county‑level planning could simplify multi‑town coordination and help rural areas attract…
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