SB 18-104

Senate Bill 18-104 is a Colorado law that allows state entities to apply for federal funds meant to improve internet access in rural areas. This bill would help remote parts of the state get better broadband services by requesting an exception from existing federal rules that usually prevent states from applying directly for these funds. Since it has been signed, this means the bill has become official law and is now active, potentially bringing more resources to expand internet coverage in underserved rural communities.

Official Summary

The bill requires the broadband deployment board, on or before January 1, 2019, to petition the federal communications commission (FCC) for a waiver from the FCC's rules prohibiting a state entity from applying for federal money earmarked for broadband deployment in remote areas of the nation through the remote areas fund created as part of the connect America fund established by the FCC. (Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.) , Read More

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