SB 22-083

Senate Bill 22-083, which has been signed into law, requires the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) to create an online system that makes it easier for private companies to get permission to use public roads and other infrastructure to install broadband internet. This will help speed up the process of deploying high-speed internet across the state. The bill affects anyone involved in building or expanding broadband networks, as well as the general public who can view CDOT's decisions on their website. Since it has been signed, this law is now active and being implemented by CDOT.

Official Summary

The act requires the department of transportation (CDOT) to develop an electronic application, permitting, contract, and fee structure to facilitate access by nongovernmental entities to public rights-of-way for the deployment of broadband and requires acceptances and denials of such access by CDOT to be provided in writing and made available to the public. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

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