AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR INTERNET ACCESS IN RURAL COMMUNITIES.

SB 30 allocates state funds from the General Fund to the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection to enhance high-speed broadband and cellular telephone service in rural communities. The bill appropriates a specific sum (amount blank in text) for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, to improve internet access in areas with limited connectivity. This funding directly supports rural residents and businesses by targeting infrastructure upgrades to expand reliable internet and phone service. The bill is a straightforward funding measure focused on addressing connectivity gaps without new regulatory requirements.