Technology (Rural Communities)

HCR 18 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Vermont's communications union districts (CUDs) for their work bringing fiber-optic broadband to rural areas. It recognizes that CUDs - local entities formed under 2015 law - reduced the number of rural internet addresses with poor service from 100,000 to 20,000 by building infrastructure using municipal bonds and grants without burdening communities. The resolution formally expresses the General Assembly’s appreciation and directs copies to the CUDs, the Vermont Community Development Board, and the Governor. As a procedural resolution, it does not create new policy or funding.