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Replacement RS for broadband advisory board introduced; sponsor says federal grant funds will support third-party grant administration
Summary
Representative John Van der Rada introduced RS32449 as a replacement RS for House Bill 170 to revise language on the broadband advisory board and clarify grant-administration roles; the committee voted to introduce the RS.
Representative John Van der Rada introduced RS32449 as a replacement RS for House Bill 170, saying the new RS incorporates language changes requested during prior consideration and will avoid reworking an existing bill.
Van der Rada told the committee the RS would cover the broadband advisory board and would use federal grant funds to support administration. When Representative Tanner asked how an independent third party would be found if the RS states the third party would not expend funds, Van der Rada said the federal grant program provides funds (he referenced “about $500,000”) to establish the grant program and related sideboards.
A motion to introduce RS32449 passed by voice vote. Committee members did not request additional substantive amendments during the introduction; further details and implementing language are expected at subsequent hearings.
