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GA HR1698
Resolution
Status
Engrossed
3/27/2018
Primary Sponsor
John Meadows
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AI Summary
- Urges the House Rural Development Council to investigate ways to streamline and make equitable the use of public rights of way to expedite deployment of emerging communications technologies, such as broadband, throughout Georgia while retaining local control and fair compensation
- Recognizes that economic development, education, health care, and public safety depend on reliable emerging communications technologies and that the state needs to address this infrastructure requirement
- Calls for a review of equitable compensation methods for public rights-of-way access, including payments to local governments and the Georgia Department of Transportation, as well as examination of pole rates, rentals, and ownership to ensure a fair playing field among communications providers
- Encourages the House Rural Development Council to solicit input from the Georgia Department of Transportation, local governments, communications services providers, and other stakeholders on best practices for managing public rights of way
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the House Rural Development Council, the Georgia Department of Transportation, local governments, and the public
Legislative Description
House Rural Development Council; investigate ways to streamline and make equitable use of public rights of way; urge
Last Action
House Passed/Adopted
3/27/2018
Committee Referrals
Rules3/23/2018
Full Bill Text
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