Bill Summary for S 511 (2011-2012)

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Apr 5 2011

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View NCGA Bill Details2011-2012 Session
Senate Bill 511 (Public) Filed Monday, April 4, 2011
TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BY PROVIDING NEW AND ENHANCED COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES TO THE PUBLIC AND ENCOURAGING THE USE OF PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS IN PROVIDING COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES.
Intro. by Hartsell, Newton, Meredith.

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Adds a new Article 16A to GS Chapter 160A authorizing cities to become providers of cable, video programming, telecommunications, broadband, or high-speed Internet access service to the public. Sets forth the requirements for offering the services, including establishing a separate enterprise fund; giving other service providers access to rights-of-ways, poles, and conduits; and prohibiting using funds from other public enterprises except when directly related. Authorizes public-private partnerships by contract with firms to expand or enhance public service. Sets forth requirements for public meetings before providing services and requests for proposals for private firms with which the city proposes to enter into a contract. Lists exemptions.