OR HB3256 | 2021 | Regular Session

Status

Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Failed on June 26 2021 - 100% progression
Action: 2021-06-26 - In committee upon adjournment.
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]

Summary

Establishes Connecting Oregon Libraries Fund. Directs Public Utility Commission to study laws related to telecommunications and provide results to interim committees of Legislative Assembly no later than September 15, 2022.] Sunsets January 2, 2023.] 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 telecommunication services. Requires commission to submit report to appropriate interim committee of Legislative Assembly no later than September 15, 2022. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.

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Title

Relating to telecommunications; prescribing an effective date.

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History

DateChamberAction
2021-06-26HouseIn committee upon adjournment.
2021-04-08HouseReferred to Ways and Means by order of Speaker.
2021-04-08HouseRecommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means.
2021-04-01HouseWork Session held.
2021-03-25HouseWork Session held.
2021-03-16HouseWork Session held.
2021-03-09HousePublic Hearing held.
2021-03-02HouseReferred to Economic Recovery and Prosperity.
2021-02-23HouseFirst reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

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