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HI HB2264
Bill
Status
1/23/2020
Primary Sponsor
Angus McKelvey
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AI Summary
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Appropriates funds to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism for submarine fiber optic cable landing infrastructure in Hawaii.
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Authorized uses of appropriated funds include cable stations, horizontal bores, conduits, backhaul circuits, permitting, planning and design, and administrative support.
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Specific appropriation amount is not specified in the bill text (blank in SECTION 2).
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Legislature finds that submarine fiber optic cables are essential for Hawaii's economic development and are safe for human and animal life.
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Takes effect on July 1, 2112 (note: effective date appears to be a typographical error, as it is 92 years in the future).
Legislative Description
Relating To Broadband Development.
Appropriation ($)
Last Action
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott, Yamashita excused (2).
2/7/2020