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AR SB926

Bill

Status

Passed

4/12/2013

Primary Sponsor

Larry Teague

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Origin

Senate

89th General Assembly (2013 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Designates the Director of the Department of Information Systems as the State Broadband Manager to coordinate Arkansas's broadband expansion and improvement efforts.

  • Establishes the State Broadband Manager as a single point of contact for state agencies, private businesses, nonprofits, governmental entities, and individuals seeking to improve economic development and education through broadband technology.

  • Requires the State Broadband Manager to gather, compile, and maintain broadband information; formulate and update a state broadband plan; and conduct independent research.

  • Mandates the State Broadband Manager to file written reports on activities and operations to the Governor, Legislative Council, and Joint Committee on Advanced Communications and Information Technology on or before January 1 and July 1 of each year.

Legislative Description

To Create A State Broadband Manager To Promote, Develop, And Coordinate Broadband Expansion And Appropriate Broadband Infrastructure For All Areas Of The State.

Last Action

Notification that SB926 is now Act 1168

4/12/2013

Committee Referrals

Advanced Communications and Information Technology4/4/2013
Transportation, Technology & Legislative Affairs3/11/2013

Full Bill Text

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