House Committee on Commerce
August 12, 2024
9:30 a.m.
Room 1

Adjourned		 



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CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

BUSINESS
 To discuss the deployment of broadband infrastructure in the state.
 A. Overview of the state of broadband by the Office of Broadband Development and Connectivity (ConnectLA).
 1. GUMBO 1.0: Progress of projects
 2. GUMBO 2.0: Next steps
 B. Implementation of Act No. 632 of the 2024 Regular Session with respect to the following:
 1. Underground utilities damage prevention measures
 
2. Impact on local broadband permit and franchise fees
 C. Underground utilities damage prevention.
 1. Louisiana Municipal Association
 2. Public Service Commission
 3. Louisiana 811
 4. Dept. of Transportation and Development
 D. Overview of progress from Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) providers in the state.
 E. Concerns to reporting newly deployed fiber installation in public rights of way.
 1. System member companies of Louisiana Internet and Television - The Broadband Association
 2. Louisiana Internet and Television - The Broadband Association
 F. Public comment

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Pursuant to House Rule 14.33, any interested person or any committee member may file with the committee a prepared statement concerning a specific instrument or matter under consideration by the committee or concerning any matter within the committee's scope of authority, and the committee records shall reflect receipt of such statement and the date and time thereof.

NOTE: Statements may be filed with the House Committee on Commerce via e-mail at h-com@legis.la.gov.