Pending Bills Could Reshape Process for Developing Broadband Policy in Minnesota

A number of bills recently introduced in the Minnesota legislature could have an impact on how broadband policy is developed in Minnesota. Listed below are the pending bills: H. F. 2533, A bill for an act relating to taxes; individual income and corporate franchise; allowing a credit for installations of certain broadband equipment; amending Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 290.06, by adding a subdivision. The bill, introduced by Rep. Sheldon Johnson, was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Regulatory Reform. SF2054, a bill relating to transportation, requiring the commissioner of transportation (DOT) to...