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Commissioners raise concerns about Senate Bill 818 that would make counties pay some broadband relocation costs
Summary
Matt Bridal, Marion County legislative manager, told the board on April 1 that Senate Bill 818 would make local governments responsible for relocating certain broadband, cable and video provider facilities in public rights-of-way when those facilities conflict with road projects.
Matt Bridal, Marion County legislative manager, briefed the board on legislative language and timing for Senate Bill 818 and an identical House companion (HB703). Bridal said the identical House bill had passed its first committee stop unanimously; the Senate bill had passed its initial committee and was scheduled in Senate Transportation the same afternoon.
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