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IN HB1297
Bill
Status
1/11/2018
Primary Sponsor
Sharon Negele
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AI Summary
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Replaces the term "underserved area" with "unserved area" throughout Indiana Code Chapter 8-1-33 regarding the state broadband development program.
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Redefines "unserved area" as an area that does not have access to broadband services, rather than an area not being adequately served with broadband service.
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Changes the minimum broadband speed threshold from a fixed 384 kilobits per second to the minimum broadband speeds set by the Federal Communications Commission, with annual reconsideration by the authority biased toward raising the threshold consistent with technological advances.
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Applies these definitional and speed threshold changes to all provisions governing broadband infrastructure financing, loans, grants, and operating assistance provided by the Indiana Finance Authority.
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Becomes effective July 1, 2018.
Legislative Description
Broadband development program. Defines "unserved area" for purposes of the state broadband development program as an area that does not have access to the minimum speed thresholds for broadband services, and replaces the term "underserved area" with "unserved area". Changes the minimum speed threshold for broadband services to be consistent with the minimum broadband speeds set by the Federal Communications Commission. (Current law sets the minimum speed threshold at 384 kilobits per second in at least one direction.)
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Utilities, Energy and Telecommunications
1/11/2018