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IN SB0469

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

2/16/2015

Primary Sponsor

Erin Houchin

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges the legislative council to assign the interim study committee on energy, utilities, and telecommunications the topic of providing affordable broadband services in unserved areas in Indiana.
  • Requires the committee to consider specific strategies to encourage affordable broadband provision in unserved areas if the topic is assigned.
  • Requires the committee to issue a final report to the legislative council containing findings, recommendations, and any recommended legislation by November 1, 2015.
  • The section containing these provisions becomes effective July 1, 2015 and expires December 31, 2015.

Legislative Description

Rural broadband. Urges the legislative council (council) to assign to the interim study committee on energy, utilities, and telecommunications (committee) the topic of the provision of affordable broadband services in unserved areas in Indiana. Provides that if the topic is assigned to the committee, the committee shall: (1) consider specific strategies to encourage the provision of affordable broadband services in unserved areas in Indiana; and (2) issue a final report, including any recommendations for legislation, to the council not later than November 1, 2015.

Last Action

First Reading: referred to Committee on Rules and Legislative Procedures

3/3/2015

Committee Referrals

Rules and Legislative Procedures3/3/2015
Commerce & Technology1/14/2015

Full Bill Text

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