72-19-202. Infrastructure and broadband coordination.

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Effective 7/1/2025

(1)The broadband center shall partner with the Utah Geospatial Resource Center created in Section 63A-16-505 to collect and maintain a database and interactive map that displays economic development data statewide, including:

(a)voluntarily submitted broadband availability, speeds, and other broadband data;

(b)voluntarily submitted public utility data;

(c)workforce data, including information regarding:

(i)enterprise zones designated under Section 63N-2-206 ;

(ii)public institutions of higher education; and

(iii)APEX accelerators;

(d)transportation data, which may include information regarding railway routes, commuter rail routes, airport locations, and major highways;

(e)lifestyle data, which may include information regarding state parks, national parks and monuments, United States Forest Service boundaries, ski areas, golf courses, and hospitals; and

(f)other relevant economic development data as determined by the office, including data provided by partner organizations.

(2)The broadband center may:

(a)make recommendations to state and federal agencies, local governments, the governor, and the Legislature regarding policies and initiatives that promote the development of broadband-related infrastructure in the state and help implement those policies and initiatives;

(b)facilitate coordination between broadband providers and public and private entities;

(c)collect and analyze data on broadband availability and usage in the state, including Internet speed, capacity, the number of unique visitors, and the availability of broadband infrastructure throughout the state;

(d)create a voluntary broadband alliance, which shall include broadband providers and other public and private stakeholders, to solicit input on broadband-related policy guidance, best practices, and adoption strategies;

(e)work with broadband providers, state and local governments, and other public and private stakeholders to facilitate and encourage the expansion and maintenance of broadband infrastructure throughout the state; and

(f)in accordance with the requirements of Title 63J, Chapter 5, Federal Funds Procedures Act, and in accordance with federal requirements:

(i)apply for federal grants;

(ii)participate in federal programs; and

(iii)administer federally funded broadband-related programs.

Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 512 , 2025 General Session