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WA SB5671
Bill
Status
2/5/2025
Primary Sponsor
Drew Hansen
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AI Summary
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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
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Retains eligibility for local governments, tribes, nonprofit organizations, cooperative associations, and multiparty entities comprised of public entity members
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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
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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