Removes requirement that local units may only provide broadband telecommunication service via wireless community service.
This bill removes a requirement that limited local governments in New Jersey to providing broadband telecommunications service only through wireless community networks. It allows counties, municipalities, and other local units to choose any method for delivering broadband service, rather than being restricted to wireless community networks. The change maintains existing requirements for financial accountability, public review processes, and labor standards for broadband projects. This amendment gives local governments more flexibility to select the most appropriate technology and infrastructure solutions for their communities.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2024
Last action Jun 24, 2024
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Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Jun 24, 2024
Committee
Recommitted to Assembly Appropriations Committee
lower
May 16, 2024
Lower · Passed
Reported out of Assembly Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading
lower
Jan 9, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
lower
3 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Gabe Rodriguez
DDemocratic
P
Robert Karabinchak
DDemocratic
P
Sterley Stanley
DDemocratic
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