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Committee hears support, fiscal questions for bill shifting digital equity duties to Broadband Office
Summary
The Technology, Economic Development and Veterans Committee heard testimony for House Bill 2365, which shifts digital equity leadership to the State Broadband Office, requires provider cost reporting, and updates the state digital equity planning process. Advocates urged passage; Commerce warned of new costs.
The Technology, Economic Development and Veterans Committee heard testimony on House Bill 2365 on digital equity, which would move primary statutory responsibilities from the Office of Equity to the State Broadband Office and require regular reporting and a biennial state digital equity plan.
Emily Poole, committee staff, told lawmakers the bill expands the Broadband Office’s role to include promoting broadband adoption and digital equity, asks providers to report retail cost information, requires a two-year report on plan implementation, and updates the Digital Equity Forum’s duties and appointment process. Poole said the bill also renames the current program and clarifies grant criteria.
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