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Resolve, To Direct the ConnectME Authority To Report on the Progress of the Detailed 2019-2021 Strategic Plan for Broadband Service in Maine
Sec. 1 Direction to report. Resolved: That by January 19th in 2020, 2021 and 2022 the ConnectME Authority established under the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 35-A, section 9203 shall submit a report to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over energy, utilities and technology matters outlining the progress of the authority in meeting the goals of its Detailed 2019-2021 Strategic Plan for Broadband Service in Maine developed pursuant to Title 35-A, section 9218. The ConnectME Authority's report must include but is not limited to an explanation of the measures that the authority has taken to:
1. Build partnerships with private businesses and state, county and municipal planning organizations, including but not limited to regional transportation planning authorities; and
2. Coordinate and communicate with the Department of Transportation in order to facilitate the installation of broadband infrastructure along roadways.
 
SUMMARY
This resolve directs the ConnectME Authority to report to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over energy, utilities and technology matters by January 19th in 2020, 2021 and 2022 outlining the progress of the authority in meeting the goals of its Detailed 2019-2021 Strategic Plan for Broadband Service in Maine.