63N-17-203. Statewide digital connectivity plan.
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As used in this section:
Terms Used In Utah Code 63N-17-203
| (a) |
“Commission” means the Utah Broadband Center Advisory Commission created in Section 36-29-109. |
| (b) |
“Strategic plan” means the statewide digital connectivity plan created in Subsection (2). |
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| (2) |
The center shall develop the statewide digital connectivity plan. |
| (3) |
The strategic plan shall include strategies to:
| (a) |
implement broadband connectivity statewide; |
| (b) |
promote digital equity; |
| (c) |
apply for federal infrastructure funds; and |
| (d) |
apply for additional funds. |
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| (4) |
In developing the strategic plan, the center shall work with the commission. |
| (5) |
The center shall provide the commission with status updates regarding:
| (a) |
implementation of the commission’s recommendations; |
| (b) |
recommendations the center has received from the Transportation Commission, created in Section 72-1-301; |
| (c) |
strategic plan development; |
| (d) |
strategic plan implementation; |
| (g) |
recommendations for legislation. |
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| (6) |
The center shall submit the strategic plan to the commission for the commission’s recommendation before finalizing the strategic plan. |
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On or before November 30 of each year, the center shall report to the commission and the Public Utilities, Energy, and Technology Interim Committee regarding the status updates described in Subsection (5). |
Enacted by Chapter 458, 2022 General Session
