2013 Kentucky Revised Statutes CHAPTER 147A - PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT 147A.023 Legislative findings -- Department for Local Government to encourage growth of broadband and information technology in state.
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147A.023 Legislative findings -- Department for Local Government to
encourage growth of broadband and information technology in state.
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The General Assembly finds that the work of ConnectKentucky in the
deployment and adoption of broadband services and information technology
across the state has resulted in enhanced economic development and public
safety for Kentucky communities, improved health care and educational
opportunities, and a better quality of life for Kentucky citizens. Further,
continued progress in the deployment and adoption of broadband services is
vital to ensuring that Kentucky remains competitive and continues to create
business and job growth. The General Assembly finds that Kentucky must
encourage and support the partnership of the public and private sectors in the
continued growth of telecommunications and information technology for
Kentucky citizens and businesses.
The Department for Local Government shall:
(a) Track the deployment and adoption of broadband and information
technology in Kentucky;
(b) Enable public-private partnerships among broadband providers and
relevant government entities to encourage the deployment and adoption
of advanced broadband services;
(c) Serve as a resource for all citizens, broadband providers, and technology
businesses regarding broadband and information technology issues;
(d) Report progress on deployment and adoption to the Legislative Research
Commission upon request and at least annually; and
(e) Ensure notification to the public of the availability of public funds for
broadband and information technology investments prior to awarding any
contracts or grants.
The Department for Local Government may contract with a nonprofit
organization to accomplish the objectives set forth in this section. The
organization shall have an established competency in working with public and
private sectors to accomplish wide-scale deployment and adoption of
broadband and information technology.
Nothing herein shall be construed as giving the Department for Local
Government any authority, regulatory or otherwise, over providers of
telecommunications and information technology.
Effective:July 15, 2010
History: Amended 2010 Ky. Acts ch. 117, sec. 7, effective July 15, 2010. -Created 2007 Ky. Acts ch. 37, sec. 1, effective June 26, 2007.
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