| Type of Measure |
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| Active Bill - In Floor Process |
| Majority Vote Required |
| Non-Appropriation |
| Fiscal Committee |
| State-Mandated Local Program |
| Non-Urgency |
| Non-Tax levy |
| Last 5 History Actions | |
|---|---|
| Date | Action |
| 09/22/24 | In Senate. Consideration of Governor's veto pending. |
| 09/22/24 | Vetoed by the Governor. |
| 09/03/24 | Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3 p.m. |
| 08/26/24 | In Senate. Ordered to engrossing and enrolling. |
| 08/26/24 | Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 77. Noes 0. Page 6537.) Ordered to the Senate. |
| Governor's Message |
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| To the Members of the California State Senate: I am returning Senate Bill 1383 without my signature. This bill would limit the low-income communities that are eligible for the California Advanced Services Fund (CASF) Broadband Public Housing Account (BPHA) program. Additionally, this bill would allow applicants to provide low-cost broadband service, instead of no-cost broadband service, and authorize the use of program funds for devices that enhance existing broadband services, such as broadband range extenders. Though most low-income communities have access to broadband service for a fee, many families cannot afford even low-cost service offers. This is why in 2021, I signed Senate Bill 156, which revitalized the BPHA program by expanding eligibility for no-cost broadband service offerings to all low-income communities. This resulted in more investments in low-income communities the following year - and every year since - than the previous five years combined. This program is one of our state's essential tools for supporting digital equity and improving broadband affordability for the state's most disadvantaged communities. While I support funding services and devices that enhance existing broadband service, modifying the BPHA program's eligibility and authorizing fees for the provision of broadband service to low-income communities receiving a public grant through the program undermines its primary intent and purpose. For these reasons, I cannot sign this bill. Sincerely, Gavin Newsom |