North Carolina 2021-2022 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 12 R · 8 D cosponsors

HB 950 — Expand Broadband-Unserved/Underserved Areas.

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This bill died with 2021-2022 Session. It reached “In Committee” 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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Plain-language change summary

The revised version of House Bill 950 now specifies details regarding broadband deployment projects, including requirements for counties selecting bid proposals. Key changes include clarifying the types of technology to be used, the ownership or leasing of infrastructure, and emphasizing the importance of customer support services. This matters because it ensures that local governments can make informed decisions based on clear criteria, ultimately aiming to improve broadband access for underserved households.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA H.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2021 H 1 HOUSE BILL 950 Short Title:
950 May 11, 2021 SESSION 2021 HOUSE PRINCIPAL CLERK H D HOUSE BILL DRH10487-MQa-122 Short Title:
Representative Gillespie.
Representatives Gillespie, Saine, Farkas, and Wray (Primary Sponsors).
For a complete list of sponsors, refer to the North Carolina General Assembly web site.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A BROADBAND DEPLOYMENT BID PROCESS TO CONNECT UNSERVED AND UNDERSERVED HOUSEHOLDS IN AREAS OF A COUNTY THAT ARE WITHIN ONE MILE OF EXISTING BROADBAND INFRASTRUCTURE.
Energy and Public Utilities, if favorable, Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House May 12, 2021 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A BROADBAND DEPLOYMENT BID PROCESS TO CONNECT UNSERVED AND UNDERSERVED HOUSEHOLDS IN AREAS OF A COUNTY THAT ARE WITHIN ONE MILE OF EXISTING BROADBAND INFRASTRUCTURE.
The term does not include any area where a provider has been designated to receive funds through other State- or federally funded programs designed specifically for broadband service deployment if the funding is for deployment of terrestrial broadband service and the recipient of that funding is in good standing with the grantor agency's requirements regarding constructionbuild-out andtime lines as toproject areas in this State.
The term does not include any area where a provider has been designated to receive funds through other State- or federally funded programs designed specifically for broadband service deployment if the funding is for deployment of terrestrial broadband service and the recipient of that funding is in good standing with the grantor agency's requirements regarding constructionbuild-out andtimelines as toproject areas in this State.
– Ahousehold within aneligibleareathathas access to internet service that does not meet the definition of broadband service.
– Ahousehold within aneligibleareathat has access to internet service that does not meet the definition of broadband service.
A county shall provide matching funds in accordance with subsection (d) of this section.
A countyshall provide matching funds in accordance with subsection (d) of this section.
(1) Describe in detail the type and specifications for technology being proposed for the project, including minimum download and minimum upload speeds and the service delivery method.
*H950-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2021 (1) Describe in detail the type and specifications for technology being proposed for the project, including minimum download and minimum upload speeds and the service delivery method.
*DRH10487-MQa-122* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2021 (2) Describe the infrastructure that will be used to provide services and whether that infrastructure is owned by the provider or whether the infrastructure would be leased or otherwise procured from another owner.
(2) Describe the infrastructure that will be used to provide services and whether that infrastructure is owned by the provider or whether the infrastructure would be leased or otherwise procured from another owner.
– In selecting among multiple bidders, a county shall prioritize bids where an eligible provider agrees to provide a minimum of 1 gigabyte per second, symmetrical, within 48 months of project completion and to projects that will provide higherbroadband speeds to households in the project area.
– In selecting among multiple bidders, a countyshall prioritize bids where an eligible provider agrees to provide a minimum of 1 gigabyte per second, symmetrical, within 48 months of project completion and to projects that will provide higher broadband speeds to households in the project area.
Twenty percent (20%)of thebid amount ifthe fund balanceis nomore than twenty percent (20%) of the county budget.
Twentypercent (20%)of thebid amount ifthe fund balanceis nomore than twenty percent (20%) of the county budget.
– A county that is a development tier two area shall provide matching funds as follows:
– A countythat is a development tier two area shall provide matching funds as follows:
b.
Page 2 House Bill 950-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2021 b.
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– A county that is a development tier one area shall provide matching funds as follows:
– A countythat is a development tier one area shall provide matching funds as follows:
DRH10487-MQa-122 Page 3
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Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

  2. Ref to the Com on Energy and Public Utilities, if favorable, Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

  3. Filed

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 950?
HB 950 is sponsored by Ben T. Moss, Jr. (Republican), R. Smith, K. Smith, Karl E. Gillespie (Republican), Saine, Farkas, Wray, Adcock, Vernetta Alston (Democratic), Autry, Cynthia Ball (Democratic), Hugh Blackwell (Republican), Terry M. Brown Jr. (Democratic), Faircloth, Garrison, Dudley Greene (Republican), Hanig, Harris, Pricey Harrison (Democratic), Zack Hawkins (Democratic), Hunt, Hunter, Hurtado, Carolyn G. Logan (Democratic), Lucas, Meyer, Howard Penny, Jr. (Republican), Dennis Riddell (Republican), Sasser, John Sauls (Republican), Mitchell S. Setzer (Republican), Mike Clampitt (Republican), Larry C. Strickland (Republican), Brian Turner (Democratic), Harry Warren (Republican), Donna McDowell White (Republican), Zachary, and Julie von Haefen (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 950?
This bill died with 2021-2022 Session. It reached “In Committee” 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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