HB 2808 — appropriation; rural broadband grants
Last action — DPA
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 55th Legislature - 1st 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
27 added · 46 removedPlain-language change summary
In the latest version of House Bill 2808, the language regarding the appropriation for rural broadband grants has been clarified. Specifically, it now specifies that this funding will not lapse according to certain state regulations. This change is important because it ensures that the funds allocated for improving rural internet access will remain available, helping to support technology and connectivity in underserved areas.
HB2808 - 551R - S-Appropriations-ProposedH Ver Fifty-fifth Legislature AppropriationsHouse FirstEngrossed Regular Session appropriation; H.B.
rural broadband grants PROPOSED SENATE AMENDMENTS TOState H.B.of Arizona House of Representatives Fifty-fifth Legislature First Regular Session HOUSE BILL 2808 AN ACT Appropriating monies to the arizona commerce authority.
2808 (Reference to(TEXT HouseOF engrossedBILL bill)BEGINS ON NEXT PAGE) PageBe 1,it lineenacted 2,by strikethe "Appropriation"Legislature insertof "Appropriations";the State of Arizona:
strikeSection 1. "rural" Line 4, strike "$10,000,000" insert "$100,000,000" Line 5, strike "the state general fund" insert "monies allocated to this state from the American rescue plan act of 2021 (P.L.
117-2)"Appropriation: Line 6, strike "rural" Between lines 6 and 7, insert:
"B.Arizona commerce authority;
The Arizona commerce authority shall allocate $75,000,000 to award rural broadband grants.grants;
C.exemption A.
The Arizonasum commerceof authority$10,000,000 shallin allocateonetime $25,000,000funding tois awardappropriated broadbandfrom grantsthe tostate citiesgeneral andfund townsin withfiscal ayear population2021-2022 ofto notthe moreArizona thancommerce oneauthority hundredto fiftyprovide thousandrural persons.broadband grants.
D.B.
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1.
The potential of the award to stimulate economic development and growth in the city or town.
2.
The current level of access to broadband or high-speed internet service in the city or town and the degree to which the award would improve access to broadband or high-speed internet service in the city or town." Reletter to conform Amend title to conform VINCE LEACH 03/30/2021 10:08 AM S:
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Action History
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DPA
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Senate Second Reading
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Senate First Reading
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Transmit to Senate
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PASSED
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House Placed on Consent Calendar
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DP
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House Second Reading
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House First Reading.
Sponsors
- Leo Biasiucci · Cosponsor
- Frank Carroll · Cosponsor
- Timothy "Tim" Dunn · Cosponsor
- Gail Griffin · Cosponsor
- Quang H Nguyen · Cosponsor
- Walt Blackman · Cosponsor
- Michelle Udall · Cosponsor
- Bret Roberts · Cosponsor
- Frank Pratt · Cosponsor
- Becky A. Nutt · Cosponsor
- Joel John · Cosponsor
- Regina E. Cobb · Cosponsor
- Brenda Barton · Cosponsor
- Joanne Osborne · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 13 co-sponsors · 79 not signed on · 3 voted No
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (13)
- Leo Biasiucci Republican
- Frank Carroll Republican
- Timothy "Tim" Dunn Republican
- Gail Griffin Republican
- Quang H Nguyen Republican
- Walt Blackman Republican
- Michelle Udall
- Bret Roberts
- Frank Pratt
- Becky A. Nutt
- Joel John
- Regina E. Cobb
- Brenda Barton
Not signed on (79)
79 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 79 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 39 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 56 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 93% | 5% | 0% | 2% |
How each member voted (60)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors HB 2808?
- HB 2808 is sponsored by Leo Biasiucci (Republican), Frank Carroll (Republican), Timothy "Tim" Dunn (Republican), Gail Griffin (Republican), Quang H Nguyen (Republican), Walt Blackman (Republican), Michelle Udall, Bret Roberts, Frank Pratt, Becky A. Nutt, Joel John, Regina E. Cobb, Brenda Barton, and Joanne Osborne.
- What is the current status of HB 2808?
- This bill died with 55th Legislature - 1st 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 2808?
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