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NC S1441
Bill
AI Summary
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Directs the e-NC Authority to file an application for North Carolina to become a pilot state in the Federal Communications Commission's LifeLine Online program for broadband internet access.
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Requires the e-NC Authority to develop public-private partnerships necessary to support the application and to implement the program if North Carolina receives pilot status.
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Establishes that the e-NC Authority shall coordinate with other State agencies for successful program implementation.
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Appropriates $25,000 from the General Fund to the e-NC Authority for fiscal year 2010-2011 to support these efforts.
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Program aims to provide financial assistance for broadband internet access to low-income North Carolina households and is designed to be State revenue neutral.
Legislative Description
e-NC/Request NC Pilot for LifeLine OnLine
Last Action
Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
5/27/2010