The Committee on Technology and Infrastructure met today.
House Bill 4001 was presented at the meeting. A committee substitute was presented. The bill creates the Legislative Oversite Commission on the Department of Economic Development Accountability. It provides for the creation of several funds relating to broadband expansion. The Committee Substitute adds extra confidentiality requirements. The bill creates existing customer protections for the Office of the Attorney General. It provides that the Attorney General will determine telecommunications carrier status.
A motion to commit the bill to a sub-committee was adopted. The 5-member sub-committee will consist of Delegate Maynard, as chair, and delegates Keaton, Espinosa, Garcia, and Thompson.
House Bill 3122 establishes the operation of regional water, wastewater, and stormwater authorities. Current code does not establish stormwater authorities. The bill was amended to prevent interference with current code. The bill moves to Government Organization.
