STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS28656 / S1149
This legislation grants express authority for incorporated cities, counties, and port districts in Idaho to build and
maintain broadband infrastructure ensuring communities across the state can gain crucial access to the internet.
It ensures the public process for accounting and contracting are followed and supports free market competition
by incentivizing internet service providers to partner with municipalities to build open access networks, to
provide for connectivity for telehealth, education, and economic prosperity, and to prevent the use of eminent
domain by municipalities to protect incumbent service providers and their property.
FISCAL NOTE
There is no cost or fiscal impact to state or local units of government to implement this legislation. However,
there may be additional transfers to Idaho State Department of Commerce and then to local units of government
from the General Fund as directed by the Legislature.
Contact:
Senator Doug Ricks
(208) 332-1000
Representative John Vander Woude
(208) 332-1037
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 INTRODUCED: 02/26/2021, 9:09 AM