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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2023

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A N   A C T

RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- BROADBAND DEPLOYMENT

AND INVESTMENT ACT

     

     Introduced By: Representatives J Lombardi, Hull, Ajello, McGaw, Kislak, and Felix

     Date Introduced: January 12, 2023

     Referred To: House Innovation, Internet, & Technology

     It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

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     SECTION 1. Chapter 39-28 of the General Laws entitled "Broadband Deployment and

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Investment Act" is hereby amended by adding thereto the following section:

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     39-28-8. Broadband community outreach coordinator -- Affordable connectivity

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program.

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     There is hereby established, within the division of public utilities, a broadband community

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outreach coordinator to assist state residents interested in learning more and/or applying for, the

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federal Affordable Connectivity Program.

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     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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EXPLANATION

BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

OF

A N   A C T

RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- BROADBAND DEPLOYMENT

AND INVESTMENT ACT

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     This act would establish a statewide broadband community outreach coordinator to assist

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state residents interested in learning more and/or applying for, the federal Affordable Connectivity

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Program.

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     This act would take effect upon passage.

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