This bill amends section 86-1304 of the Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, which pertains to the Nebraska Broadband Bridge Act. A significant addition to the application process for grants is the requirement for applicants to provide a resolution of project support from each county, city, and village where the proposed project will be located. This resolution must include a map of the project area, acknowledgment of the need for appropriate permits, and a proposed timeline for the project. Additionally, the bill clarifies that no applicant will be eligible for a grant if they use or provide any communications equipment or service identified as a national security threat.

The bill also maintains existing provisions regarding grant applications, matching funds, project completion deadlines, and speed testing requirements for broadband networks. It emphasizes the importance of public-private partnerships for applications from political subdivisions or Indian tribes. The original section 86-1304 is repealed, consolidating the updated requirements into the revised statute.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 86-1304