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WA SB5671

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Drew Hansen

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes limited liability corporations organized for broadband expansion and incorporated businesses or partnerships from the list of eligible applicants for the state's broadband service expansion grant and loan program

  • Retains eligibility for local governments, tribes, nonprofit organizations, cooperative associations, and multiparty entities comprised of public entity members

  • Amends RCW 43.155.160, which governs the competitive grant and loan program administered by the public works board to expand broadband access in unserved areas of Washington state

  • Makes no changes to funding limits (up to $2 million per project, or $5 million for distressed/tribal areas), cost-share requirements (state funds capped at 50%, or 90% for distressed/tribal areas), or application procedures

Legislative Description

Modifying eligibility for the broadband service expansion grant and loan program.

Last Action

By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

1/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Environment, Energy & Technology2/5/2025

Full Bill Text

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