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AL SJR116
Joint Resolution
AI Summary
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Thousands of Alabamians lack access to broadband Internet services, limiting economic growth and job opportunities.
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Alabama law currently restricts municipal broadband by prohibiting tax or state appropriation funding and restricting municipalities from incurring related debt.
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Alabama is one of 21 states with laws restricting municipal broadband infrastructure that have been questioned by the federal government and the FCC.
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The Legislature supports the expansion of broadband Internet by municipalities into other service areas to enable Alabamians to participate in economic and civic life beyond their geographic region.
Legislative Description
Broadband Internet, supporting expansion by municipalities to other service areas
Resolutions, Legislative
Last Action
Received in House of Representatives and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Rules
5/3/2016