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SF843 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Matching requirements modification for the lower population density program

Related bill: HF1552

AI Generated Summary

Senate File 843 is a legislative bill proposed in Minnesota that aims to adjust the funding model for broadband projects in areas with low population densities. Specifically, the bill proposes to increase the maximum amount of grant money that can be used to fund these projects from 75% to 90% of the total project cost. This change is meant to make it easier to build broadband infrastructure in less populated areas by reducing the amount of money that must be provided by other sources such as local governments or private entities.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
January 29, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
January 29, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
January 29, 2025HouseFloorActionReferred toAgriculture, Veterans, Broadband and Rural Development
January 29, 2025HouseFloorActionReferred toAgriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development
January 29, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toAgriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development

Citations

 
[
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This portion of the bill modifies reference to broadband grant requirements under section 116J.395.",
      "modified": [
        "Adjusts grant funding coverage from 75% to 90% for eligible projects."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "116J.395",
    "subdivision": "subdivisions 1 to 6"
  }
]

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