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2008 SESSION
HB 1329 Communication towers, state-owned; wireless broadband service in unserved areas.
Introduced by: Christopher K. Peace | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles | history
SUMMARY AS PASSED:
State-owned communications towers; broadband service. Requires state agencies to lease or convey a license or other interest in a state-owned communication tower for which they are responsible to qualified providers of wireless broadband service in order to deploy broadband Internet service in areas of the Commonwealth that do not have access to terrestrial broadband or radio frequency Internet service. The requirement is subject to the provider presenting a spectrum and certified structural analysis of the tower and proof that the tower satisfies all applicable local government requirements. The conveyance shall require payment of such consideration as the Director of the Department of General Services deems appropriate and which is commensurate with the consideration paid for use of comparable space on similar towers. This bill is identical to SB 206.
SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:
State-owned communications towers; broadband service. Requires state agencies to lease or convey an interest in a state-owned communication tower or site for which it is responsible to qualified providers of wireless broadband service in order to deploy broadband Internet service in areas of the Commonwealth that are not receiving broadband service. The conveyances will be subject to guidelines adopted by the Department of General Services, and shall require payment of such consideration as the Director of the Department deems appropriate and that is commensurate with the consideration paid for use of comparable space on similar towers or sites.
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
State-owned communications towers; broadband service. Requires state agencies to lease or convey an interest in a state-owned communication tower or site for which it is responsible to qualified providers of wireless broadband service in order to deploy broadband Internet service in areas of the Commonwealth that are not receiving adequate broadband service. The conveyances will be subject to guidelines adopted by the Department of General Services, and shall require payment of such consideration as the Director of the Department deems appropriate and that is commensurate with the consideration paid for use of comparable space on similar towers or sites.