Authorizing repair and replace public works broadband projects.

 H-0626.2

HOUSE BILL 1441

State of Washington

69th Legislature

2025 Regular Session

By Representatives Ryu, Donaghy, and Reed

Read first time 01/21/25. Referred to Committee on Capital Budget.

AN ACT Relating to repair and replace public works broadband projects; and amending RCW 43.155.160 .

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:

Sec. 1. RCW 43.155.160 and 2022 c 201 s 1 are each amended to read as follows:

(1) The board, in collaboration with the office, shall establish a competitive grant and loan program to award funding to eligible applicants in order to promote (( the expansion of )) access to broadband service in unserved areas of the state.