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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 1Ch. 13§ 8887 Broadband Council Coordination Duties

§ 8887 Broadband Council Coordination Duties

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§ 8887 Broadband Council Coordination Duties

Key Takeaways

  • •The California Broadband Council helps state agencies talk to each other about internet plans.
  • •They make sure agencies share info to get money for better internet in California.
  • •They remind agencies to follow old recommendations about internet from 2008.
  • •They look for ways for agencies to share stuff like buildings or roads to make internet better and cheaper.

Example

If two different state groups both want to put internet cables in the same area, the Council helps them work together instead of digging two separate holes.

The Council makes sure everyone is on the same page so internet gets better without wasting time or money.

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§ 8887 Broadband Council Coordination Duties

Duties of the California Broadband Council shall include, but not be limited to, all of the following: (a) Ensuring communication among state agencies regarding California’s participation in proceedings related to the National Broadband Plan released by the Federal Communications Commission. (b) Ensuring that state agencies share all relevant information in order to maximize California’s opportunities for federal and private funding for broadband deployment and adoption. (c) Ensuring that all relevant state agencies are made aware of actions necessary to fully implement recommendations in the 2008 Broadband Task Force Report. (d) Identifying opportunities for state agencies and state broadband networks to share facilities, rights-of-way, or other resources related to broadband deployment and adoption. (e) Taking any other actions to ensure that state agencies are coordinating efforts and resources to promote broadband deployment and adoption. (Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 338, Sec. 1. (SB 1462) Effective January 1, 2011.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 8889 Broadband Council Public Meetings
  • § 8886 Broadband Council Membership Requirements
  • § 8888 Broadband Council Meeting Rules
  • § 11546.46 State Digital Equity Plan
  • § 56100.1 Political Contribution Disclosure Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 8887.
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