Main Content Act 224 of 2020 friendly link printer friendly bills affecting mcl index link Search within this Statute for BROADBAND EXPANSION ACT OF MICHIGANAct 224 of 2020AN ACT to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to create a statewide broadband service grant program; and to establish a process for the application and awarding of grant money. History: 2020, Act 224, Imd. Eff. Oct. 16, 2020 The People of the State of Michigan enact: DocumentTypeDescription Section 484.3251SectionShort title. Section 484.3252SectionDefinitions. Section 484.3253SectionStatewide broadband service grant program; appropriation. Section 484.3254SectionAwarding of grants for unserved areas; certain conditions prohibited; limitations. Section 484.3255SectionCompetitive grant process; criteria; priorities. Section 484.3256SectionCompetitive scoring criteria; establish and publish on website. Section 484.3257SectionApplication requirement; priorities in making grant award recommendations; publication of grant recommendations; conditions of denial. Section 484.3258SectionRequest to delineate an area as unserved; requirements; subject to challenge by internet service providers. Section 484.3259SectionNotice of grant award recipients. Section 484.3260SectionSemiannual report. Section 484.3261SectionFalsification of statement; ineligible for grant.