Committee adopts broadband substitute to align speed standards with existing technology
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Summary
The committee adopted and recommended a substitute for House Bill 2886 that aligns state speed standards with current technology, clarifies eligibility for middle‑mile and E‑Rate‑related programs, and removes a prior limitation on other forms of technology; roll-call vote: 17-0.
A sponsor explained the house committee substitute for House Bill 2886, saying the substitute aligns state speed standards with existing technology, clarifies eligibility for programs such as middle-mile initiatives and E‑Rate–funded work, clarifies language around auctions and second-place finishers, and removes a previous limitation on other forms of technology.
Members thanked the sponsor for stakeholder engagement and asked clarifying questions; the sponsor said considerable stakeholder input had been incorporated. The chair moved adoption of the substitute and then moved that the substitute be given a 'do pass' recommendation. A roll-call vote recorded 17 ayes and 0 nos; the chair declared the substitute do pass and adjourned the session.
The transcript records committee-level action and explanation by the sponsor; no external testimony is recorded in the excerpt.