SB 5917 - DIGEST
(SEE ALSO PROPOSED 1ST SUB)

Declares an intent to conduct a statewide assessment of the availability, location, service levels, and other characteristics of high-speed internet services and other advanced telecommunications services in the state.

Requires the department of information services, in coordination with the department of community, trade, and economic development and the utilities and transportation commission, to reconvene the high-speed internet work group previously established by chapter 262, Laws of 2008.

Creates the broadband development and deployment account.

Provides that the act is null and void if funding is not provided either through federal or private sources by June 30, 2011.