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CHARLESTON The West Virginia Legislature’s major broadband regulatory and expansion package made it out of the Senate Friday, a day before the end of the 2021 legislative session.
House Bill 2002 passed the Senate 32-2 with Sens. Randy Smith, R-Tucker, and Dave Sypolt, R-Preston, the only no votes. The bill was passed by the House of Delegates Saturday.
HB 2002 creates a statutory framework to support, encourage and expedite the expansion of broadband throughout the state. It also creates additional consumer protections for reporting sub-par internet service.
“This bill works to greatly ease access for broadband internet providers and operators to reach potentially every area in this state, including those unserved areas, to provide quality broadband service to West Virginians and West Virginia businesses,” said Senate Government Organization Committee Chairman Mark Maynard, R-Wayne. “Broadband is not just an important resource for our citizens, i
STEVEN ALLEN ADAMS Staff writer
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Legislature’s major broadband regulatory and expansion package made it out of the Senate Friday, a day before the end of the 2021 legislative session.
House Bill 2002 passed the Senate 32-2 with Sens. Randy Smith, R-Tucker, and Dave Sypolt, R-Preston, the only no votes. The bill returns to the House of Delegates to review changes.
HB 2002 creates a statutory framework to support, encourage and expedite the expansion of broadband throughout the state. It also creates additional consumer protections for reporting sub-par internet service.
“This bill works to greatly ease access for broadband internet providers and operators to reach potentially every area in this state, including those unserved areas, to provide quality broadband service to West Virginians and West Virginia businesses,” said Senate Government Organization Committee Chairman Mark Maynard, R-Wayne. “Broadband is not just an important resource fo
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CHARLESTON The West Virginia House of Delegates passed a bill Wednesday with near unanimous support by Republican and Democratic lawmakers to make it easier
CHARLESTON The West Virginia House of Delegates passed a bill Wednesday with near unanimous support by Republican and Democratic lawmakers to make it easier