D.C. Council Passes Internet Equity Bill

An internet equity bill passed the D.C. Council on final reading by a 13-0 vote Tuesday. The council voted 12-0 for the bill (24-0200) on first reading earlier this month (see 2212070018). It would expand the Office of Chief Technology Officer (OCTO) purpose statement to include ensuring that residents and businesses can access affordable broadband. And it would require reports. The bill goes next to Mayor Muriel Bowser (D). Congress gets 30 session days to disapprove D.C. bills before they take effect.