An Act to Increase Public Access to Utilities
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0240
Committee Amendment CA_A_H798 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to H.P. 161, L.D. 240, "An Act to Increase 
Public Access to Utilities" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'Resolve, to Direct the Maine Connectivity Authority to Develop Proposed Legislation 
to Increase Broadband Internet Access' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the title and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Broadband Internet installation legislation. Resolved: That the Maine 
Connectivity Authority, established pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 
12004-G, subsection 33-H and referred to in this resolve as "the authority," shall develop 
proposed legislation to improve the ability of tenants in multiple dwelling units in the State 
to receive broadband Internet service and benefit from increased competition among 
Internet service providers. In developing proposed legislation, the authority shall consider 
issues related to the installation of broadband Internet service infrastructure in multiple 
dwelling units in the State, including, but not limited to, applicable federal requirements. 
The authority shall provide an opportunity for stakeholders to participate in identifying 
issues related to the installation of broadband Intemet service infrastructure in multiple 
dwelling units in the State and to submit comments regarding proposed legislation. 
Stakeholders rriay include, but are not limited to, individuals representing real estate, 
development and community interests; Internet service, cable and wireless technology 
providers; and landlords. 
The authority shall submit a written summary of its activities under this section and 
proposed legislation to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction 
over utility matters by January 30, 2025, and the committee may report out a bill related to 
the authority's summary to the 132nd Legislature in 2025.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Patt letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "/)r; "to H.P. 161, L.D. 240 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill, which is a concept draft, with a resolve. It directs the 
Maine Connectivity Authority to develop proposed legislation to improve the ability of 
tenants in multiple dwelling units in the State to receive broadband Internet service and 
benefit from increased competition among Internet service providers. The authority must 
submit a written summary of its activities and proposed legislation to the joint standing 
committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over utility matters by January 30, 2025. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUffiED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 02/23/24 .:tPae 
LD240 
LR 1838(02) 
An Act to Increase Public Access to Utilities 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'J\' ( 1-\ -'::f-9 B) 
Committee: Energy, Utilities and Technology 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Maine Connectivity Authority 
Any additional costs to the Maine Connectivity Authority from the provisions of this bill are expected to be minor and 
can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
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