2SHB 2365 — Advancing digital opportunities for all.

What this bill does

Expands the purpose of the Statewide Broadband Office (SBO) to include promoting digital equity and requires the SBO to implement and report on a state Digital Equity Plan. Modifies the purpose of the Digital Equity Forum (Forum) to include developing recommendations related to digital equity and makes certain changes to the Forum's administrative processes. Removes certain duties of the Washington State Office of Equity relating to the Forum and the SBO's outreach efforts. Modifies the purposes of, and application requirements for, the Digital Equity Opportunity Program.

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• SHB 1473 — Making expenditures from the budget stabilization account for declared catastrophic events.
• ESHB 1483 — Supporting the servicing and right to repair of certain products with digital electronics in a secure and reliable manner to increase access and affordability for Washingtonians.
• HB 1826 — Establishing a right to repair for mobility equipment for persons with physical disabilities.