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NC S1441

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/26/2010

Primary Sponsor

Margaret Dickson

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Origin

Senate

2010 Session

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Establishes that the e-NC Authority shall coordinate with other State agencies for successful program implementation.

  • Appropriates $25,000 from the General Fund to the e-NC Authority for fiscal year 2010-2011 to support these efforts.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Rules and Operations of the Senate5/27/2010

Full Bill Text

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