IDAHO BROADBAND ADVISORY BOARD – Amends existing law to revise the composition of the Idaho Broadband Advisory Board and to provide that any grant award process shall be conducted by an independent third party.

This bill revises the composition of Idaho's Broadband Advisory Board and changes how broadband grant funds are distributed. It specifies that the board will include three House members, three Senate members, two industry experts (nonvoting), and three public members appointed by the governor. Crucially, it requires that all grant award decisions be managed by an independent third party, not the board itself, to ensure impartiality. The board retains responsibility for creating and updating the statewide broadband plan to prioritize funding for underserved areas. The changes take effect July 1, 2025.