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Montana Department of Commerce – Broadband – Connect MT and Communications Advisory Commission

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The 2021 Legislature passed and Governor Gianforte signed SB297 creating the ConnectMT Act. The Department of Commerce is responsible for establishing and administering the broadband infrastructure deployment program and is responsible for receiving and reviewing responsive proposals and awarding contracts. Before awarding any contracts, they must be reviewed by the Communications Advisory Commission created by HB632 to oversee Montana’s American Rescue Plan Act dollars. The Governor must also approve any proposal recommended for funding by the Department. The Communications Commission’s first meeting must be held by June 11th as required by law and future meetings will be noticed on this website. Commission members are anticipated to be announced before the first meeting.

Advisory Commission Members

  • Senators Dan Salomon
  • Jason Ellsworth
  • Janet Ellis
  • Representatives Brian Hopkins
  • Ed Buttrey
  • Katie Sullivan
  • Director Misty Ann Giles
  • Director Scott Osterman
  • Director Scott Sales

 

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