SB0043

IL CENTURY NETWORK-BROADBAND

Introduced·1/13/25
Introduced Text

Illinois SB0043 amends the Illinois Century Network Act to enhance broadband infrastructure.

Illinois SB0043 amends the Illinois Century Network Act to allow the Illinois Century Network to develop an end-to-end broadband network, including middle-mile and last-mile infrastructure. The Network can build on existing investments in schools, colleges, and universities. It also removes the requirement to avoid duplication of existing communication networks if they can meet the needs of anchor institutions. The Department of Innovation and Technology must review the Network by July 1, 2019.

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Where it stands

Current
Assignments Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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4
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 20, 2025

10:00 AM

Energy and Public Utilities Committee Hearing

History

Apr 11, 2025

Senate

Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

Apr 4, 2025

Senate

Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025

Mar 21, 2025

Senate

Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán