Summary of LC 3365 — Revise permitting laws regarding broadband infrastructure
Status: Draft Died in Process (LC)
- Bill Number: LC 3365
- Title: Revise permitting laws regarding broadband infrastructure
- Introduced: December 14, 2024
- Subject: Communications, Information Technology
- Current Status: The draft died in process as of May 27, 2025. Earlier actions include: Drafter Assigned and Draft On Hold on December 14, 2024.
Purpose and intent (based on title)
The bill’s stated aim is to revise permitting laws governing broadband infrastructure. The exact changes, scope, and mechanisms are not provided in the material available here, so the precise intent cannot be confirmed beyond the general goal of altering how broadband projects obtain permits.
Note: The full text would be required to specify whether the bill sought to streamline processes, alter timelines, modify local/state authority, adjust fees, or address other permitting elements.
Key provisions (availability of text needed)
Specific provisions are not included in the record provided. As such, the following are potential areas such legislation typically covers (presented as context rather than confirmed content of LC 3365):
- Permitting timelines and sequencing for broadband infrastructure projects
- Standards for processing applications (e.g., timelines, required information)
- Preemption or coordination between state/regional authorities and local governments
- Fees, waivers, or cost recovery related to permitting
- Rights-of-way access and pole attachments
- Environmental and safety review processes and timelines
- Procedures for underground/above-ground facilities
- Appeals or dispute resolution mechanisms
The actual bill text would determine which, if any, of these areas are addressed and in what form.
Potential impact and affected parties
- Broadband providers and infrastructure developers: Could be affected by changes to timelines, fees, or coordination requirements.
- Local governments and utilities: Changes to permitting authority, process complexity, or preemption could alter review practices and oversight.
- Residents and service users: Indirectly affected through the speed and efficiency of broadband deployment and potential impacts on project timelines.
- State agencies overseeing communications, IT, and infrastructure reviews: The bill could redefine roles, responsibilities, and procedures.
Procedural and timeline aspects
- 2024-12-14: Drafter Assigned
- 2024-12-14: Draft On Hold
- 2025-05-27: Draft Died in Process
Interpretation: With the draft having died in process, LC 3365 would not move forward to become law unless reintroduced in a future session or renewed in some other form. For those tracking the issue, monitoring for new or reintroduced versions, companion bills, or amendments would be advisable.
Additional notes
- For a complete and accurate understanding, the full bill text and any fiscal notes or analyses would be required.
- Interested readers should check the official legislative portal or contact the bill’s sponsor for the latest updates and to review the exact provisions proposed in LC 3365.
