TASK FORCE ON BROADBAND COMMUNICATIONS DEPLOYMENT IN UNDERSERVED RURAL AREAS

Appointed by Governor: John General; Stephen R. McHenry; Diana B. Nolte; John J. O'Neill, Jr.; Franklin W. Shap; Renee M. Winsky; two vacancies.

Appointed by Senate President: Thomas M. Middleton; Donald F. Munson; E. J. Pipkin.

Appointed by House Speaker: John P. Donoghue; Sally Y. Jameson; Mary Roe Walkup.

Appointed by Chairs, Southern Maryland, Western Maryland, & Eastern Shore Delegations: Jeff Blank; Billie Dodge; David Howard.

Ex officio: Ellis L. Kitchen, designee of Secretary of Budget & Management; Christopher C. Foster, designee of Secretary of Business & Economic Development; Kenneth D. Schisler, Chair, Public Service Commission.

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• Preliminary Report, Dec. 1, 2003
• Interim Report, March 15, 2004

Final Report to Governor & General Assembly due June 30, 2006.

The Task Force on Broadband Communications Deployment in Underserved Rural Areas was created in August 2003 (Chapter 320, Acts of 2003). The Task Force is to examine what works best in other regions of the country to expand broadband communications to rural communities. Next, the Task Force will consider what resources, infrastructure, and cost structures Maryland has available in its rural regions to develop or access broadband communications. To establish and enhance broadband communications in the State's rural areas, the Task Force will develop proposals and make recommendations that meet predetermined goals for deployment of effective broadband communications in unserved and underserved areas of the State. Finally, the Task Force will oversee implementation of its recommendations. The Task Force may recommend legislation, budget provisions or amendments, and changes in State procurement policy. To achieve its objectives, the Task Force may form subcommittees and convene a panel of advisors.

Authorization for the Task Force extends through June 30, 2006 (Chapter 587, Acts of 2005).

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