REVISED
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS28494 / H0127
This legislation creates an Idaho Broadband Advisory Board and establishes the Idaho Broadband Fund. The
Advisory Board would consist of 9 members and be tasked with developing, implementing and maintaining a
statewide broadband plan. The Idaho Broadband Fund would be created to accept such monies as allocated by
the legislature and distribute such funds according to the statewide plan as implemented by the Idaho Broadband
Advisory Board.
FISCAL NOTE
The Department of Commerce has a Broadband coordinator who will provide assistance to the advisory board.
No additional resources are currently necessary to fund this position. There may be additional transfers to the
Idaho Broadband Fund from the General Fund as directed by the Legislature.
Contact:
Representative Megan Blanksma
Senator Carl Crabtree
(208) 332-1000
DISCLAIMER: This statement of purpose and fiscal note are a mere attachment to this bill and prepared by a proponent
of the bill. It is neither intended as an expression of legislative intent nor intended for any use outside of the legislative
process, including judicial review (Joint Rule 18).
Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note Bill SOP/FN REVISED: 03/09/2021, 9:54 AM