Illinois 95th Regular Session Status: Passed House

HB 1258 — ACCESS TO BROADBAND SERVICES

Last action — Session Sine Die

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

This bill died with 95th Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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.

Summary

Creates the Universal Access to Broadband Services Act. Contains provisions regarding access to publicly-held broadband infrastructure for local community broadband projects. Provides for the development of local community broadband projects. Provides guidelines for the future deployment of publicly-held infrastructure. Amends the Illinois Century Network Act. Provides that the Illinois Century Network shall be available for lease, on a non-discriminatory basis, to any public, private, or non-profit entity pursuant to the Universal Access to Broadband Services Act. Amends the Public Utilities Act. Requires the Illinois Commerce Commission to transfer to the Lieutenant Governor, and requires the Lieutenant Governor to receive, all funds possessed by the Commission related to the Digital Divide Elimination Infrastructure Program. Provides that the Lieutenant Governor shall be responsible for administration and disbursement of any remaining funds, previously administered by the Illinois Commerce Commission, for the Digital Divide Elimination Infrastructure Program. Provides that the Lieutenant Governor, through the Broadband Deployment Council established under Executive Order 2005-9, shall establish criteria for future grants from the Digital Divide Elimination Infrastructure Fund and shall provide for the competitive selection of recipients of grant funds available. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  3. Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 25, 2007

  4. Third Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 18, 2007

  5. Third Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 10, 2007

  6. Third Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 3, 2007

  7. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Fiscal Note Filed as Amended

  8. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  9. Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Computer Technology Committee; 006-000-000

  10. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Computer Technology Committee; by Voice Vote

  11. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Computer Technology Committee

  12. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kurt M. Granberg

  13. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick J Verschoore

  14. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Karen A. Yarbrough

  15. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lou Lang

  16. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sara Feigenholtz

  17. Assigned to Computer Technology Committee

  18. Referred to Rules Committee

  19. First Reading

  20. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Julie Hamos

Sponsors

  • Julie Hamos · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Julie Hamos

Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1258 do?
Creates the Universal Access to Broadband Services Act. Contains provisions regarding access to publicly-held broadband infrastructure for local community broadband projects. Provides for the development of local community broadband projects. Provides guidelines for the future deployment of publicly-held infrastructure. Amends the Illinois Century Network Act. Provides that the Illinois Century Network shall be available for lease, on a non-discriminatory basis, to any public, private, or non-profit entity pursuant to the Universal Access to Broadband Services Act. Amends the Public Utilities Act. Requires the Illinois Commerce Commission to transfer to the Lieutenant Governor, and requires the Lieutenant Governor to receive, all funds possessed by the Commission related to the Digital Divide Elimination Infrastructure Program. Provides that the Lieutenant Governor shall be responsible for administration and disbursement of any remaining funds, previously administered by the Illinois Commerce Commission, for the Digital Divide Elimination Infrastructure Program. Provides that the Lieutenant Governor, through the Broadband Deployment Council established under Executive Order 2005-9, shall establish criteria for future grants from the Digital Divide Elimination Infrastructure Fund and shall provide for the competitive selection of recipients of grant funds available. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors HB 1258?
HB 1258 is sponsored by Julie Hamos.
What is the current status of HB 1258?
This bill died with 95th Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” 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.
Where can I track HB 1258?
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