BROADBAND DEPLOYMENT COUNCIL Senate SponsorsSen. Michael W. Frerichs, Gary Forby, John M. Sullivan and Deanna Demuzio 1/13/2009SenateSession Sine Die New Act30 ILCS 105/5.708 newCreates the High Speed Internet Services and Information Technology Act. Creates the Broadband Deployment Council as a body corporate and politic of the State. Sets forth the powers and duties of the Council concerning telecommunications development. Provides that the Act does not limit certain activities of units of local government concerning broadband services. Amends the State Finance Act to create the High Speed Internet Services and Information Technology Fund. Effective immediately. 2/14/2008SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Michael W. Frerichs 2/14/2008SenateFirst Reading 2/14/2008SenateReferred to Rules 3/6/2008SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Gary Forby 3/6/2008SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. John M. Sullivan 4/7/2008SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Deanna Demuzio 1/13/2009SenateSession Sine Die