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Policy Measures

Much of CCTPG's earliest policy work focused on narrowing the "Digital Divide," the economically driven division between the technology haves and have-nots.

  • AB 1458 (De La Torre, Current, In committee): Generating additional revenue for the Digital Divide Fund
  • AB 855 (Firebaugh, 2003, Signed into law): Creating a grant program that supports community technology programs
  • AB 468 (Firebaugh, 2002, Vetoed): Creating a grant program that supports community technology program
  • AB 1440 (Diaz, 2001, Held in committee): Creating a grant program that supports community technology programs
    • Fact Sheet
    • Support Letter
  • SB 1774 (Bowen, 1999, Vetoed): Allowing schools to open their computer labs to the public during the out-of-school time
    • Fact Sheet
    • Support Letter
  • SB 1634 (Bowen, 1999, Held in committee): Creating a grant program to establish "Internet Access centers."
    • Fact Sheet
    • Support Letter
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