HB2028 HFA Byrd 2-18

                Delegates  Skaff, Byrd and Fast moves to amend the bill on page 1, section 9b on line 1, at the beginning of the sentence by inserting the letter “(a)”;

                And

                On page 1, section 9b, line 6, following the period, by inserting a new subsection “(b)” to read as follows:

                “(b) For the purpose of expansion of internet service to underserved areas of the state at a lower construction cost, prior to a public service district beginning construction of a water or sewer line on any state rights-of-way, the public service district shall notify the municipality if the construction is within a municipality’s limits, or the county commission if the construction will occur outside any municipality.  When the location and construction activity is suitable, the public service district shall allow that local government unit to install a fiber optics cable or conduit suitable for future installation of fiber optic cable.  The local governmental unit shall pay for the costs of installation of the cable or conduit and shall own and control its use.”