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ID H0170

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Local Government Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds two nonvoting members with broadband industry experience to the Idaho Broadband Advisory Board—one appointed by the Speaker of the House and one by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate

  • Requires all grant award processes from the Idaho Broadband Fund to be conducted and evaluated by an independent third party, which will provide recommendations to the advisory board

  • Maintains existing board structure of three House members, three Senate members, and three public members appointed by the governor

  • Declared an emergency measure with an effective date of July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to revise the composition of the Idaho Broadband Advisory Board and to provide that any grant award process shall be conducted by an independent third party.

IDAHO BROADBAND ADVISORY BOARD

Last Action

Reported Printed and Referred to Environment, Energy & Technology

2/10/2025

Committee Referrals

Environment, Energy and Technology2/10/2025

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