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Committee introduces 'Dig Once' broadband policy bill for Ada County
Summary
Representative John Van der Rauchner introduced RS32051 to require coordinated road digs (a 'Dig Once' policy) in a countywide highway district to expand deeper conduit installation, prevent micro-trenching, and promote broadband competition; the committee voted to introduce the measure.
Representative John Van der Rauchner (District 22), who chairs the Broadband Advisory Board, asked the committee to introduce RS32051, a "Dig Once" proposal intended to require coordination when roads are dug so multiple broadband conduits can be placed. He said the bill targets countywide highway districts to avoid…
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