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JFAC moves one full‑time position to broadband office in net‑zero transfer
Summary
The Joint Finance‑Appropriations Committee approved a program transfer moving one full‑time position and $140,900 into the broadband office from the Department of Commerce with no net budgetary impact.
The Joint Finance‑Appropriations Committee on March 7 approved a net‑zero program transfer within the Department of Commerce that moves one full‑time position and $140,900 from the Commerce program to the broadband office.
Representative Handy moved the transfer, describing it as a net‑zero budgetary action; the motion was seconded by Senator Bjerke. The roll call returned unanimous support: 20 ayes, 0 nays. The committee recorded the motion as carrying a due‑pass recommendation.
Committee staff noted the Department of Commerce administers broadband grants under the direction of the Broadband Advisory Board; the transfer moves staffing resources into the broadband office to support those grants.
