SB 5188: Concerning broadband infrastructure repair loans.
Did not pass. The 2025-26 session has ended.
- Sponsor
- Wellman
- Introduced
- January 13, 2025
- Status
- S Rules 3
- Last action
- By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading. (March 12, 2026)
- As of
- October 16, 2026, 5:15 AM Pacific, from the Legislature’s records
What this bill does
Authorizes the Public Works Board to issue loans to assist in funding broadband infrastructure repair and replacement. Expands the allowable uses of the Public Works Board Broadband Service Expansion Grant and Loan Program to include repair and maintenance of existing infrastructure.
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Floor votes
- Senate: 3rd Reading & Final Passage · March 12, 202546 yea · 2 nay · 1 not voting
- Senate: Final Passage · January 21, 202648 yea · 1 nay
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