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LA HR327

Resolution

Status

Passed

6/11/2025

Primary Sponsor

Rhonda Butler

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requests the Office of Broadband Development and Connectivity to submit quarterly reports to the House Commerce and Appropriations Committees beginning September 1, 2025, through December 2026

  • Reports must include status of all broadband infrastructure projects, percentage of rural households/businesses connected, and any challenges or delays in completion

  • Requires detailed financial accounting of all program funds expended and unexpended as of June 1, 2025, including administrative costs and consultant/vendor payments

  • Mandates disclosure of grant recipient payments, contractor performance metrics, enforcement actions, and any payment delays exceeding 15 days

  • Reports must assess whether underserved or unserved rural areas are being bypassed and provide recommendations for improving service to remote areas

Legislative Description

Requests the office of broadband development and connectivity to provide quarterly reports on the implementation, performance, and rural coverage of broadband infrastructure projects

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Last Action

Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.

6/13/2025

Full Bill Text

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