Wisconsin 2023-2024 Regular Session Status: To Executive Bipartisan · 14 R · 1 D cosponsors

AB 303 — Relating to: the broadband expansion grant program. (FE)

Last action — Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed Assembly
  4. ✓
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2023-2024 Regular Session. It reached “To Executive” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill primarily updates definitions and requirements related to the broadband expansion grant program, shifting focus from underserved to unserved areas, and adjusting speed thresholds and funding criteria.

  • 196.504 (1) (b)

    “Underserved area” means an area that is served by fewer than two broadband service providers.

    Removes the definition of 'underserved area,' shifting focus to unserved areas.

  • 196.504 (2) (a)

    for the purpose of constructing broadband infrastructure in underserved areas designated under par. (d) → for the purpose of constructing broadband infrastructure in unserved areas designated under par. (d)

    Changes the purpose of the broadband grant program to focus on unserved areas.

  • 196.504 (1) (c) 2. a.

    Provided at actual speeds of at least 20 percent of the upload and download speeds for advanced telecommunications capability as designated by the federal communications commission → Provided at actual download speeds of 100 megabits per second or greater and upload speeds of 20 megabits per second or greater.

    Increases the minimum speed requirements for broadband service in unserved areas.

  • 196.504 (1) (c) 2. b.

    Beginning on July 1 of the 2nd calendar year beginning after the effective date of this subd. 2. b., and on July 1 of each successive odd-numbered year thereafter, the commission may, by rule, adjust the threshold speeds designated in subd. 2. a. if, upon review, it determines there is good cause to do so in order to align with changes in technology and actual market conditions.

    Allows for periodic adjustments to speed thresholds based on technology and market conditions.

  • 196.504 (2) (c) 1.

    The criteria shall give priority to projects all of the following: Projects that include at least 25 percent matching funds → The criteria shall give priority to projects all of the following: Projects that include at least 40 percent matching funds.

    Increases the minimum matching funds requirement for grant eligibility.

  • 196.504 (2) (c) 1.

    Projects that affect a large geographic area that is difficult to connect → Projects that affect a large geographic area that is difficult to connect or a large number of unserved individuals or communities.

    Broadens the priority scope for grant eligibility to include unserved individuals.

  • 196.504 (2) (c) 2.

    When evaluating grant applications under this section, the commission shall consider whether the applicant offers a low-cost broadband service option in order to be eligible for funding under the broadband equity, access, and deployment program.

    Mandates consideration of low-cost service options for grant eligibility.

  • 196.504 (2) (d)

    An ISP may challenge the awarding of grant if it currently provides available and reliable broadband service meeting specified speeds.

    Establishes a process for ISPs to challenge grant awards based on current service capabilities.

  • 24.40 (3)

    underserved areas, as designated under s. 196.504 (2) (d) → unserved areas, as designated under s. 196.504 (2) (d)

    Updates the language to reflect the focus on unserved areas.

  • 86.16 (6)

    underserved areas, as designated under s. 196.504 (2) (d) → unserved areas, as designated under s. 196.504 (2) (d)

    Updates the language to reflect the focus on unserved areas.

Action History

  1. Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

  2. Laid on the table

  3. Representative Steffen added as a coauthor

  4. LRB correction (Assembly Amendment 3)

  5. Placed on calendar 10-17-2023 by Committee on Rules

  6. Referred to committee on Rules

  7. Report passage as amended recommended by Committee on Energy and Utilities, Ayes 16, Noes 0

  8. Report Assembly Amendment 3 adoption recommended by Committee on Energy and Utilities, Ayes 16, Noes 0

  9. Executive action taken

  10. Representative Joers added as a coauthor

  11. Assembly Amendment 3 offered by Representative Summerfield

  12. Representative Jacobson added as a coauthor

  13. Representative Subeck added as a coauthor

  14. Assembly Amendment 2 offered by Representative Steffen

  15. Assembly Amendment 1 offered by Representative Petersen

  16. Fiscal estimate received

  17. Representative Ratcliff added as a coauthor

  18. Public hearing held

  19. Representatives Sinicki and Conley added as coauthors

  20. Representative C. Anderson added as a coauthor

  21. Read first time and referred to Committee on Energy and Utilities

  22. Introduced by Representatives Summerfield, Swearingen, Armstrong, Binsfeld, Callahan, Considine, Edming, Green, Hurd, S. Johnson, Kitchens, Magnafici, Mursau, Novak, O'Connor, Penterman, Petryk, Plumer, Pronschinske, Sapik, Schmidt, Schraa, Tranel and Tusler; cosponsored by Senators Marklein, Ballweg, Felzkowski, Feyen, James, Pfaff, Testin, Wanggaard and Wimberger

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24 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 108 not signed on

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Not signed on (108)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors AB 303?
AB 303 is sponsored by Summerfield, Rob (Republican), Swearingen, Rob (Republican), Armstrong, David (Republican), Binsfeld, Callahan, Calvin (Republican), Considine, Edming, Green, Chanz (Republican), Hurd, Karen (Republican), Kitchens, Joel (Republican), Magnafici, Mursau, Jeffrey (Republican), Novak, Todd (Republican), O'Connor, Jerry (Republican), Penterman, William (Republican), Petryk, Plumer, Pronschinske, Treig (Republican), Sapik, Schmidt, Schraa, Tranel, Travis (Republican), Tusler, Ron (Republican), and Johnson, Tara (Democrat).
What is the current status of AB 303?
This bill died with 2023-2024 Regular Session. It reached “To Executive” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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