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Bill introduced in MN House: HF974 related to definition of provider and role of franchise and permitting and more

Blandin on Broadband

974, A bill for an act relating to broadband; establishing the Equal Access to Broadband Act; modifying provisions governing broadband services and broadband infrastructure; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 116J.39, Additional right-of-way provisions. (a) From the Minnesota House … Freiberg; Lee, F.; Use requirements.

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MN Senate introduces SF2045: establishing Equal Access to Broadband Act; modifying provisions for broadband services and infrastructure

Blandin on Broadband

2045 :A bill for an act relating to broadband; establishing the Equal Access to Broadband Act; modifying provisions governing broadband services and broadband infrastructure; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 116J.39, Additional right-of-way provisions. (a) 39, subdivision 1; 116J.394; 39, subdivision 1; 116J.394;