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HB 2646: department of agriculture; application review

NOW: commerce authority; application review

PRIME SPONSOR: Representative Teller, LD 7

BILL STATUS: Transmitted to Governor

Overview

Allows applicants for the Rural E-connectivity Pilot Program to request that the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) 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 ACA review their application for accuracy. (Sec. 1)

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

3. Contains an emergency clause. (Sec 2)

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7. Fifty-fourth Legislature                       HB 2646

8. First Regular Session                            Version 5: Transmitted

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