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2021-04-30 Senate Journal
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Full Journal pdf2021-04-30 Senate Journal Page 0916 Senator Hughes moved and asked unanimous consent the vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the effective date clause(s). Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was referred to the Secretary for engrossment. Second Reading of Senate Resolutions SJR 13 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 13 Supporting broadband deployment in the state; recognizing the benefits of broadband; urging facilitation of broadband deployment; urging engagement with stakeholders; urging the United States Congress to include broadband in 2021 federal infrastructure legislation; and urging the Alaska delegation in Congress to advocate for flexible broadband funding parameters, was read the second time. Senator Hughes, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the adoption of the Community and Regional Affairs Committee Substitute offered on page 793. Senator Begich objected, then withdrew his objection. There being no further objection, CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 13(CRA) Supporting broadband deployment in the state; recognizing the benefits of broadband; urging facilitation of broadband deployment; urging engagement with stakeholders; urging the development of a temporary centralized, technology-neutral broadband and Internet access working group in the state; urging the United States Congress to include broadband in 2021 federal infrastructure legislation; urging broadband providers to use savings from federal infrastructure legislation to provide broadband service at a reduced rate to the state and its political subdivisions; and urging the Alaska delegation in Congress to advocate for flexible broadband funding parameters, was adopted. President Micciche stated CS FOR SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 13(CRA) will advance to third reading on the May 3 calendar.