Ore. Broadband, Data Broker Bills Pass Floor Votes

The Oregon Senate passed broadband and data broker bills. The state Senate voted 23-1 Thursday for HB-3201, which would require the Oregon Business Development Department to provide loans and grants for access, affordability and adoption. The House passed the bill March 30, but the Senate amended it May 19, so the House would have to vote again to concur. The state Senate also voted 23-1 for HB-2052 to regulate data brokers. Senators didn't amend the bill, so it goes next to Gov. Tina Kotek (D). Also Thursday, the legislature passed a comprehensive privacy bill (see 2306220059).