OK
Oklahoma House Bill HB3181

Oklahoma 2022 Regular Session

Oklahoma House Bill HB3181

Introduced
2/7/22  
Refer
2/8/22  

Caption

Rural broadband; map data; public entities; private entities; effective date.

Impact

The bill eliminates previously required private submission responsibilities, reducing the regulatory burden on broadband providers while ensuring that the Oklahoma Department of Commerce can still collect necessary data to assess broadband coverage statewide. Enforced submission of coverage maps is intended to provide clearer insights into service availability, which is essential for addressing gaps in rural internet access. By improving the data collection process, the bill aims to better inform policy decisions regarding broadband expansion and support initiatives aimed at enhancing service in underserved areas.

Summary

House Bill 3181 focuses on enhancing rural broadband by amending current statutes regarding the submission of data on broadband coverage by both public and private entities in Oklahoma. The bill attempts to streamline the requirements for broadband service providers to furnish coverage maps to the Oklahoma Department of Commerce and the Rural Broadband Expansion Council. This amendment is significant as it seeks to improve the accuracy and accessibility of broadband availability information, impacting how rural communities can access high-speed internet services.

Contention

One notable point of contention regarding HB 3181 may stem from the balance it seeks to achieve between reducing administrative burdens on private providers and ensuring comprehensive oversight of broadband infrastructure. Critics may argue that while the bill simplifies compliance for providers, it also necessitates strong mechanisms to ensure that the submitted data accurately reflects reality, so that rural areas do not remain overlooked in terms of receiving adequate broadband services. The effectiveness of these data submission processes and public accountability may be pivotal discussions as the bill progresses.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

OK HB2928

Rural broadband; requiring certain providers to submit map data; collection of data; emergency.

OK HB2293

Oklahoma Broadband Office; extending termination of Office; making the Oklahoma Broadband Office a division of the Oklahoma Department of Commerce; effective date.

OK HB3363

Broadband; Rural Broadband Expansion Act; modifying name; Council; creating the Broadband Governing Board; creating Office; Executive Director; creation of Statewide Broadband Plan; emergency.

OK HB2040

Telecommunications; Rural Broadband Expansion Council; allowing legislators to have chair or co-chair position; guidelines for broadband incentive awards; emergency.

OK HB2090

Telecommunications; Rural Broadband Expansion Council; membership; incentive awards; emergency.

OK SB849

Oklahoma Broadband Expansion Act; modifying requirements for assistance provided to the Office by certain agency; providing for hiring of certain personnel. Emergency.

OK SB849

Oklahoma Broadband Expansion Act; modifying requirements for assistance provided to the Office by certain agency; providing for hiring of certain personnel. Emergency.

OK HB3835

Corporation Commission; creating the Facilitating Internet Broadband Rural Expansion (FIBRE) Act; effective date.

OK SB802

Oklahoma Rural Broadband Expansion Council; adding tribal leader. Emergency.

OK HB2946

Revenue and taxation; sales tax exemptions; broadband; rebate claims; formula; effective date; emergency.

Similar Bills

OK HB3363

Broadband; Rural Broadband Expansion Act; modifying name; Council; creating the Broadband Governing Board; creating Office; Executive Director; creation of Statewide Broadband Plan; emergency.

OK HB2293

Oklahoma Broadband Office; extending termination of Office; making the Oklahoma Broadband Office a division of the Oklahoma Department of Commerce; effective date.

OK SB687

Sales tax exemption; requiring Oklahoma Broadband Office and Oklahoma Tax Commission to administer certain rebate program; modifyingrebate limit; creating the Oklahoma Broadband Rebate Revolving Fund.

OK HB3175

Technology; broadband; Oklahoma Low Income Broadband Assistance Program Act; State Broadband Coordinator's Office; monthly credit; effective date.

OK SB1021

Oklahoma Broadband Expansion Act; directing Council to evaluate certain processes and procedures in conjunction with Universal Service Fund. Effective date.

OK SB1021

Oklahoma Broadband Expansion Act; directing Council to evaluate certain processes and procedures in conjunction with Universal Service Fund. Effective date.

OK SB802

Oklahoma Rural Broadband Expansion Council; adding tribal leader. Emergency.