Sunday, May 16, 2021

WA State Governor Inslee Signs Broadband Authority Bills - One Partial Veto (Office of Governor Jay Inslee, Washington State)

(OLYMPIA, WA) - - On May 13, WA State Governor Jay Inslee signed two bills expanding broadband authority for Public Utility Districts, Public Ports, and municipalities.

Inslee issued a partial veto to HB 1336 regarding funding to communities that are not in compliance with the Growth Management Act. The bill as adopted by the legislature is here.

Inslee signed SB 5383 as passed by the State Legislature.