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SB 445 (2022)

$35 million in federal funds for broadband

Summary:

Sends $35 million in federal funds to broadband matching grant fund.

The Senate amended the bill to increase the funding to $122.1 million, using federal funds. The amended bill also lowers the matching funds a broadband provider, city, town, or other entity must provide to get a grant, from 50% to 25%.

Bill Sponsor:
Erin Hennessey
Republican party logo
Bill Became Law?:
Yes
Status:
SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
Status Detail:
Signed by Governor
Public Hearing Date:
04/13/2022 10:00 am
Public Hearing Location:
LOB Room 210-211
House Voting Date:
05/04/2022
Senate Voting Date:
05/26/2022
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