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HB 2646: department of agriculture; application review

PRIME SPONSOR: Representative Teller, LD 7

BILL STATUS: House Engrossed

 

 

 

Overview

Allows applicants for the Rural E-connectivity Pilot Program to request that the ☐ Prop 105 (45 votes) ☐ Prop 108 (40 votes) ☐ Emergency (40 votes) ☐ Fiscal NoteDepartment of Agriculture (ADA) review their application for accuracy.

History

Section 779 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018 granted $600 million to the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct a new broadband loan and grant pilot program. The purpose of the Rural E-connectivity Pilot Program is to expand rural broadband infrastructure in unserved rural areas and tribal lands.

Provisions

1.       Allows persons eligible to apply for the Rural E-connectivity Pilot Program to request that the ADA review their application for accuracy. (Sec. 1)

2.       Prohibits the ADA from denying an applicant's request to review. (Sec. 1)

 

 

 

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Fifty-fourth Legislature                               HB 2646

First Regular Session                    Version 3: House Engrossed

 

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