Apparently the broadband hearing with the House went well on Friday. Rep Johnson introduced the bill and with some amendments; it was passed by his committee. Goals were set as is. Council detailed a bit more than the Senate version but still named by Department of Commerce Commissioner.

The next step will be a full Commerce Committee on Thursday. Then, the Government Ops Committee in the House the following week.

At the House hearing, Rick King, Ultra High-Speed Broadband Task Force Chair led, followed by Commissioner Wilson, and then two other Task Force members, Mary Ellen Wells and JoAnne Johnson. Nearly the same lineup had presented at the Senate, except Craig Taylor replaced Mary Ellen speaking on the healthcare piece.

So we watch and listen for the time that those of us who support the bill will want to call our legislators and let them know how we feel. You can get a few more details from the Session Daily.