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AK HJR10
Joint Resolution
Status
10/23/2019
Primary Sponsor
David Talerico
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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