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ID HJM012
JM
Status
2/21/2012
Primary Sponsor
State Affairs Committee
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AI Summary
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Urges the Federal Communications Commission and Idaho's congressional delegation to support the Universal Service Fund, Connect America Fund, and other resources for rural broadband development in Idaho and frontier states.
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Identifies broadband as critical infrastructure comparable to sewer, water, and electricity needed for rural community survival and economic viability.
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Notes that broadband connections from White Bird north to Grangeville do not exist and must be routed out of state, with limited access hubs connecting rural Idaho communities to fiber optic cables.
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Acknowledges topographical challenges and expensive infrastructure improvements as barriers, along with Idaho Transportation Department right-of-way permitting issues that limit telecom provider access.
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Directs the House Chief Clerk to forward the memorial to the Federal Communications Commission, congressional leadership, and Idaho's congressional delegation.
Legislative Description
Stating findings of the Legislature and urging Congress and the Federal Communications Commission to support the continued use and economic viability of the Universal Service Fund, the Connect America Fund and other resources to accelerate broadband telecommunications development in Idaho and other rural and frontier states.
UNIVERSAL SERVICE FUND
Last Action
to St Aff
2/22/2012