BILL · 2019–20 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 2414

HB 2414: Digital equity

Concerning digital equity.

Summary

Establishes and sets forth requirements for the Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program and Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program under the Department of Commerce (Department).
Specifies parameters and eligibility criteria for selecting entities to administer each grant program.
Requires local jurisdictions seeking capacity grants to develop a Digital Equity Plan (Plan) that identifies the barriers to digital equity faced by covered populations.
Provides that the Department shall award capacity grants to support the implementation of the Plan and digital inclusion activities in those local jurisdictions.
Provides that the Department shall award competitive grants to support efforts to achieve digital equity, promote digital inclusion activities, and spur greater adoption of broadband among covered populations.
Requires Commerce to conduct evaluations of the activities carried out under covered programs and to submit an annual report of its finding to the Legislature.

From the House Bill Analysis 2020 (HB 2414), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to digital equity;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Feb 6, 2020Referred to Appropriations. (SHB 2414)
Feb 6, 2020Referred to Appropriations.
Jan 31, 2020Minority; do not pass. (SHB 2414)
Jan 31, 2020ITED - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 2414)
Jan 31, 2020ITED - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Jan 31, 2020Minority; do not pass.
Jan 14, 2020First reading, referred to Innovation, Technology & Economic Development.

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