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MN HF2695

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/5/2012

Primary Sponsor

Linda Runbeck

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Origin

House of Representatives

87th Legislature 2011-2012

AI Summary

  • Prohibits cities and counties from using tax revenues or issuing debt to construct, acquire, own, or operate broadband delivery systems.

  • Prohibits school districts and service cooperatives from using state revenues, local tax revenues, or issuing debt to construct, acquire, own, or operate broadband delivery systems.

  • Defines "broadband service" as Internet access provided through physical, terrestrial, nonmobile, or fixed wireless technology.

  • Exempts the cities of Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Duluth from the prohibition.

  • Allows maintenance and repair of existing broadband systems whose construction began before the effective date, provided the service area is not expanded.

Legislative Description

Publicly owned broadband systems prohibited.

Last Action

Author added Kiffmeyer

3/7/2012

Committee Referrals

Commerce and Regulatory Reform3/5/2012

Full Bill Text

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