FISCAL NOTE

Senate Bill 123 as passed the Senate would: (1) provide further for the minimum threshold requirements for broadband service for the Connect Alabama grant program; (2) allow the division chief for the Alabama Digital Expansion Division within Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) to enter into nondisclosure agreements with broadband service providers; and (3) allow the funds received by the Connect Alabama Fund to be used for the establishment and administration of middle-mile and line extension programs. This bill will not otherwise affect state or local funding.