Okla., Colo. Pass Broadband Bills
Oklahoma legislators passed a bill to set up a state broadband office, council and governing board, and create a broadband grant program and revolving fund (see 2204070027). The Senate voted 43-0 Thursday for HB-3363. And the Senate voted 45-0 for…
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the House-passed HB-1123 prohibiting class-action lawsuits by landowners against companies seeking to expand usage of easements for broadband (see 2204140047). Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) signed HB-3835 to set maximum pole-attachment rates when cooperatives and communications companies can’t agree to a negotiated rate (see 2204270026). Also Thursday, the Colorado legislature passed HB-1306 with a 35-0 Senate vote. It would update rules for awarding grant money under the American Rescue Plan Act to comply with finalized federal regulations (see 2204130071).