SB2366: BEAM; protect proprietary information and amend digital skills grant.

Legislative Summary

An Act To Amend Section 77-19-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Expand The Definitions Of "applicant" And "eligible Project" For The Purposes Of This Act; To Amend Section 77-19-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow The Office Of Broadband Expansion And Accessibility Of Mississippi (beam) To Make Determinations And Wards To Eligible Projects; To Amend Section 77-19-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Beam To Receive And Expend Federal Broadband Grant Funds For Certain Authorized Purposes; To Clarify Provisions Regarding The Duties And Responsibilities Of Beam; To Clarify Provisions Concerning Use Of Grant Funds; To Allow Beam Officers Or Employees To Receive Certain Benefits Under Certain Circumstances; To Clarify Uses Of Beam Funds; To Amend Section 77-19-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify Considerations To Be Used By Beam In Making Determinations And Awards; To Amend Section 77-19-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; To Amend Section 77-19-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify Language; To Amend Section 77-19-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow For A Comment Period After Preliminary Determinations; To Create Guidelines For Preliminary Determinations; To Require Publication Of Final Determinations With Certain Qualifications; To Establish Confidentiality; To Amend Section 77-19-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Beam To Notify The Governor Before Distribution Of Any Grant Monies; And For Related Purposes.