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VT HCR018
Concurrent Resolution
Status
1/31/2025
Primary Sponsor
Laura Sibilia
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AI Summary
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Honors Vermont's nine communications union districts (CUDs) for bringing fiber-optic broadband service to rural communities
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CUDs were established through 2015 legislation (30 V.S.A. chapter 82) to address the rural broadband crisis, with governance by a board of one representative from each member town
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CUD efforts reduced unserved or underserved internet addresses from 100,000 to 20,000 across the state
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Financing comes from municipal revenue bonds, Vermont Community Broadband Fund grants, and public-private partnerships without creating financial liability for member communities
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Directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the resolution to each CUD, the Vermont Community Development Board, and Governor Philip B. Scott
Legislative Description
House concurrent resolution honoring Vermont’s communications union districts for their visionary leadership and effective efforts in bringing world class fiber optic service to rural communities
Last Action
Ceremonial Reading
2/4/2025