HB 1699 - DIGEST
(SEE ALSO PROPOSED 1ST SUB)

Declares an intent to take initial steps to implement a high-speed internet deployment and adoption strategy for the state.

Requires the department of information services, subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, to implement a high-speed internet deployment and adoption strategy on behalf of the state.

Authorizes the department of information services to receive federal funds made available for broadband or high-speed internet purposes according to the provisions of the acts of congress making the funds available.

Creates the high-speed internet account.