Broadband: state oversight.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill creates the Broadband and Digital Equity Commission and the Department of Broadband and Digital Equity within the Government Operations Agency. It aims to establish statewide oversight of broadband deployment, focusing on connecting unserved and underserved areas of California. The bill also modifies existing laws related to broadband funding, loan loss reserves, and a statewide broadband map, consolidating responsibilities and streamlining the state’s approach to digital equity.
Key provisions
- Establishes the Broadband and Digital Equity Commission with specific membership and compensation.
- Creates the Department of Broadband and Digital Equity to promote ubiquitous broadband deployment.
- Repeals the California Broadband Council and transfers its functions to the new commission.
- Requires the Department of Broadband and Digital Equity to administer the California Advanced Services Fund and the Broadband Loan Loss Reserve Fund.
- Mandates the creation of a statewide interactive broadband map.
- Authorizes the Department of Broadband and Digital Equity to construct a statewide open-access middle-mile broadband network.
- Requires the Department of Broadband and Digital Equity to report annually on broadband deployment progress.
- Establishes a process for residents, consumer advocates, and local governments to file complaints regarding digital discrimination.
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