Federal Funds For Rural Broadband Deployment
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SB 18-104 — Federal Funds For Rural Broadband Deployment
Last action — Governor Signed
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 22, 2018. Enacted.
Prognosis
Where this bill stands today.
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Current position in the legislative process.
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3 sponsors
3 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 1 recorded vote so far.
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Summary
The bill requires the broadband deployment board, on or before January 1, 2019, to petition the federal communications commission (FCC) for a waiver from the FCC's rules prohibiting a state entity from applying for federal money earmarked for broadband deployment in remote areas of the nation through the remote areas fund created as part of the connect America fund established by the FCC. (Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.) , Read More
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
13 added · 20 removedPlain-language change summary
The latest version of the bill SB 18-104 now includes a note indicating that it incorporates all amendments adopted during the House's second reading. This update is significant because it ensures that the most current changes and requirements are clearly stated, helping lawmakers and the public understand the latest direction of broadband deployment initiatives. By keeping the language updated, the bill promotes transparency and clarity in legislative processes.
Second Regular Session Seventy-first General Assembly STATE OF COLORADO REENGROSSEDENGROSSED This Version Includes All Amendments Adopted on Second Reading in the House of Introduction LLS NO.
18-0642.01 Jennifer Berman x3286 SENATE BILL 18-104 SENATE SPONSORSHIP Donovan, Court, Fenberg, Jones, Kagan, Kerr, Merrifield, Todd, Zenzinger HOUSE SPONSORSHIP Willett, Becker J., Roberts Senate Committees House Committees Business, Labor, & Technology A BILL FOR AN ACT C ONCERNING A REQUIREMENT THAT THE BROADBAND DEPLOYMENT BOARD FILE A PETITION WITH THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION TO SEEK A WAIVER FROM THE COMMISSION 'S RULES PROHIBITING A STATE ENTITY FROM APPLYING FOR CERTAIN FEDERAL MONEY EARMARKED FOR FINANCING e BROADBAND DEPLOYMENT IN REMOTE AREAS OF THE NATION .
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This summary applies to this bill as introduced and does R e notreflectanyamendmentsthatmaybesubsequentlyadopted.Ifthisbill r F passes third reading in the house of introduction, a bill summary that applies to the reengrossed version of this bill will be available at http://leg.colorado.gov.) g id a8 1e 0 The bill requires the broadband deployment board, on or before ET R 2, A n 8 N 2 ry Shading denotes HOUSE amendment.
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View plain text versions (8)
- Engrossed Engrossed (02/08/2018) pdf
- Engrossed Reengrossed (02/09/2018) Current pdf
- PA1 (02/06/2018) View text pdf
- Revised (03/20/2018) View text pdf
- Rerevised (03/21/2018) View text pdf
- Final Act (03/29/2018) View text pdf
- Signed Act (04/02/2018) View text pdf
- Introduced Introduced (01/22/2018) pdf
Amendments
1 amendmentClick Show changes on an amendment above to see how it modifies the bill.
Action History
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Governor Signed
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Signed by the Speaker of the House
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Sent to the Governor
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Signed by the President of the Senate
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House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
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House Second Reading Passed - No Amendments
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House Second Reading Laid Over to 03/20/2018 - No Amendments
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House Committee on Finance Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole
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Introduced In House - Assigned to Finance
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Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
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Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee
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Senate Committee on Business, Labor, & Technology Refer Amended to Senate Committee of the Whole
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Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Business, Labor, & Technology
Sponsors
- Kerry Donovan · Primary
- Yeulin Willett · Primary
- Barbara McLachlan · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →3 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 99 not signed on
Sponsors (3)
- Kerry Donovan
- Yeulin Willett
- Barbara McLachlan
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (99)
99 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 99 →"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 | 25 | 7 | 0 | 2 |
| Democrat | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 26 | 7 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 74% | 20% | 0% | 6% |
How each member voted (35)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Gardner | — | Yea |
| Kerr | — | Yea |
| Neville T. | — | Nay |
| Williams A. | — | Yea |
| President | — | Yea |
| Court | — | Yea |
| Aguilar | — | Yea |
| Baumgardner | — | Nay |
| Cooke | — | Nay |
| Coram | — | Yea |
| Crowder | — | Yea |
| Donovan | — | Yea |
| Fenberg | — | Yea |
| Fields | — | Yea |
| Guzman | — | Yea |
| Hill | — | Yea |
| Holbert | — | Yea |
| Jahn | — | Yea |
| Jones | — | Yea |
| Kagan | — | Yea |
| Kefalas | — | Yea |
| Lambert | — | Not Voting |
| Lundberg | — | Nay |
| Marble | — | Nay |
| Merrifield | — | Yea |
| Moreno | — | Yea |
| Priola | — | Yea |
| Scott | — | Not Voting |
| Smallwood | — | Nay |
| Sonnenberg | — | Nay |
| Tate | — | Yea |
| Todd | — | Yea |
| Zenzinger | — | Yea |
| Martinez Humenik | — | Yea |
| Lorena Garcia | Democrat | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 18-104 do?
- The bill requires the broadband deployment board, on or before January 1, 2019, to petition the federal communications commission (FCC) for a waiver from the FCC's rules prohibiting a state entity from applying for federal money earmarked for broadband deployment in remote areas of the nation through the remote areas fund created as part of the connect America fund established by the FCC. (Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.) , Read More
- Who sponsors SB 18-104?
- SB 18-104 is sponsored by Kerry Donovan, Yeulin Willett, and Barbara McLachlan.
- What is the current status of SB 18-104?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 22, 2018. Enacted.
- Where can I track SB 18-104?
- Track SB 18-104 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.
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