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MS HB1067

Bill

Status

Failed

2/28/2023

Primary Sponsor

Scott Bounds

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the "Mississippi Broadband Accessibility Act" to expand and improve broadband accessibility in unserved areas of Mississippi.

  • Establishes the "Mississippi Broadband Accessibility Fund" within the State Treasury to fund broadband expansion and accessibility projects.

  • Defines "BEAM" as the Office of Broadband Expansion and Accessibility of Mississippi within the Department of Finance and Administration.

  • Requires the Department of Finance and Administration to disburse funds upon appropriation or designation by the Legislature in compliance with specified sections of law.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2023.

Legislative Description

Mississippi Broadband Accessibility Act; create.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/28/2023

Committee Referrals

Finance2/13/2023
Public Utilities1/16/2023

Full Bill Text

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