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AK HJR10

Joint Resolution

Status

Passed

10/23/2019

Primary Sponsor

David Talerico

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Origin

House of Representatives

31st Legislature

AI Summary

  • Expresses Alaska Legislature support for developing the road belt electrical transmission line, a high-voltage line running from Sutton to Glennallen with extensions to Gakona, Tok, Delta Junction, and back to Gakona through the upper Tanana region

  • Urges members of the Alaska delegation in Congress to pursue development of this transmission line to support defensive capabilities, critical military infrastructure, and the Alyeska Pipeline

  • Identifies benefits including providing low-cost energy to 17 small communities currently relying on diesel power, supporting military installations (Black Rapids Training Site, Donnelly Training Area, Fort Greely, Eielson Air Force Base, Clear Air Force Station), and boosting the agricultural industry in the Delta Junction area

  • Establishes a second secure path for power transmission from Anchorage to Fairbanks and creates an electrical transmission bus loop for emergency resilience during natural disasters such as earthquakes

  • Directs copies of the resolution to be sent to federal officials including the President, congressional leaders, and U.S. Secretaries of Defense, Interior, Agriculture, and Energy

Legislative Description

Supporting Road Belt Electrical Line

Utilities

Last Action

PERMANENTLY FILED 9/19 LEGIS RESOLVE 3

10/23/2019

Committee Referrals

Community & Regional Affairs4/29/2019
Energy3/4/2019

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