Full text of Utah Utah Code § 72-19-202 — Infrastructure and broadband coordination., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 72-19-202. Infrastructure and broadband coordination.
Effective 7/1/2025
72-19-202.
Infrastructure and broadband coordination.
| (1) | The broadband center shall partner with the Utah Geospatial Resource Center created in Section 63A-16-505 to collect and maintain a database and interactive map that displays economic development data statewide, including:
| (a) | voluntarily submitted broadband availability, speeds, and other broadband data; |
| (b) | voluntarily submitted public utility data; |
| (c) | workforce data, including information regarding:
| (i) | enterprise zones designated under Section 63N-2-206; |
| (ii) | public institutions of higher education; and |
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| (d) | transportation data, which may include information regarding railway routes, commuter rail routes, airport locations, and major highways; |
| (e) | lifestyle data, which may include information regarding state parks, national parks and monuments, United States Forest Service boundaries, ski areas, golf courses, and hospitals; and |
| (f) | other relevant economic development data as determined by the office, including data provided by partner organizations. |
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| (2) | The broadband center may:
| (a) | make recommendations to state and federal agencies, local governments, the governor, and the Legislature regarding policies and initiatives that promote the development of broadband-related infrastructure in the state and help implement those policies and initiatives; |
| (b) | facilitate coordination between broadband providers and public and private entities; |
| (c) | collect and analyze data on broadband availability and usage in the state, including Internet speed, capacity, the number of unique visitors, and the availability of broadband infrastructure throughout the state; |
| (d) | create a voluntary broadband alliance, which shall include broadband providers and other public and private stakeholders, to solicit input on broadband-related policy guidance, best practices, and adoption strategies; |
| (e) | work with broadband providers, state and local governments, and other public and private stakeholders to facilitate and encourage the expansion and maintenance of broadband infrastructure throughout the state; and |
| (f) | in accordance with the requirements of Title 63J, Chapter 5, Federal Funds Procedures Act, and in accordance with federal requirements:
| (i) | apply for federal grants; |
| (ii) | participate in federal programs; and |
| (iii) | administer federally funded broadband-related programs. |
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Renumbered and Amended by Chapter
512, 2025 General Session
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