LAW WITHOUT
GOVERNOR'S CHAPTER
SIGNATURE
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MARCH 26, 2024 RESOLVES
STATE OF MAINE
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IN THE YEAR OF OUR LORD
TWO THOUSAND TWENTY-FOUR
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H.P. 161 - L.D. 240
Resolve, to Direct the Maine Connectivity Authority to Develop Proposed
Legislation to Increase Broadband Internet Access
Sec. 1. Broadband Internet installation legislation. Resolved: That the Maine
Connectivity Authority, established pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section
12004-G, subsection 33-H and referred to in this resolve as "the authority," shall develop
proposed legislation to improve the ability of tenants in multiple dwelling units in the State
to receive broadband Internet service and benefit from increased competition among
Internet service providers. In developing proposed legislation, the authority shall consider
issues related to the installation of broadband Internet service infrastructure in multiple
dwelling units in the State, including, but not limited to, applicable federal requirements.
The authority shall provide an opportunity for stakeholders to participate in identifying
issues related to the installation of broadband Internet service infrastructure in multiple
dwelling units in the State and to submit comments regarding proposed legislation.
Stakeholders may include, but are not limited to, individuals representing real estate,
development and community interests; Internet service, cable and wireless technology
providers; and landlords.
The authority shall submit a written summary of its activities under this section and
proposed legislation to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction
over utility matters by January 30, 2025, and the committee may report out a bill related to
the authority's summary to the 132nd Legislature in 2025.
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