HB 4092

  • Oregon House Bill
  • 2022 Regular Session
  • Introduced in House Mar 03, 2022
  • Passed House Mar 02, 2022
  • Passed Senate Mar 03, 2022
  • Signed by Governor Mar 23, 2022

Relating to telecommunications; and declaring an emergency.

Abstract

Modifies composition and duties of Oregon Broadband Advisory Council. Provides for establishment of grant application review committees. Directs Oregon Broadband Office to develop Broadband Action Plan and Digital Equity Plan that address requirements in Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Directs Oregon Broadband Office to collect geospatial data information related to broadband service in Oregon to assist state to determine eligibility for grants and loans and confirm allocation of federal funds. Exempts from public disclosure proprietary information subject to nondisclosure agreement provided to office. Establishes Connecting Oregon Libraries Fund. Continuously appropriates moneys in fund to State Library for purpose of providing matching funds for federal moneys received by certain libraries for providing broadband access. Requires State Library Board to adopt certain rules before distributing moneys in fund. Directs Public Utility Commission, in consultation with certain other state agencies, to investigate and make recommendations on feasibility of expanding Oregon Telephone Assistance Program and applying residential service surcharge to support access to broadband Internet access service or other telecommunications services. Requires commission to submit report to appropriate regular or interim committee of Legislative Assembly and Oregon Broadband Office no later than June 1, 2023. Removes requirement that Public Utility Commission serve notice of all filings of applications for certificates of authority to provide intrastate telecommunications services. Removes requirement that commission provide annual competitive provider report to Legislative Assembly. Declares emergency, effective on passage.

Bill Sponsors (43)

Votes


Actions


Apr 01, 2022

House

Chapter 60, (2022 Laws): Effective date March 23, 2022.

Mar 23, 2022

House

Governor signed.

Mar 08, 2022

Senate

President signed.

Mar 08, 2022

House

Speaker signed.

Mar 03, 2022

Senate

Rules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Beyer. Passed.

Mar 03, 2022

Senate

Second reading.

Mar 03, 2022

Senate

Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.

Mar 03, 2022

Senate

Referred to Ways and Means.

Mar 03, 2022

Senate

First reading. Referred to President's desk.

Mar 02, 2022

House

Third reading. Carried by Marsh. Passed.

Mar 01, 2022

House

Second reading.

Feb 28, 2022

House

Recommendation: Do pass.

Feb 26, 2022

House

Work Session held.

Feb 25, 2022

House

Returned to Full Committee.

Feb 24, 2022

House

Work Session held.

Feb 21, 2022

House

Assigned to Subcommittee On General Government.

Feb 08, 2022

House

Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.

Feb 08, 2022

House

Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.

Feb 07, 2022

House

Work Session held.

Feb 02, 2022

House

Public Hearing held.

Feb 01, 2022

House

Referred to Economic Recovery and Prosperity with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.

Feb 01, 2022

House

First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Bill Text

Bill Text Versions Format
A-Engrossed PDF
Enrolled PDF
House Amendments to Introduced PDF
Introduced PDF
HERP Amendment -2 PDF

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