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Pennsylvania Infrastructure and Technology Modernization Act
Summary
The bill funds broadband expansion, smart infrastructure upgrades, stronger cybersecurity and emergency communications, digital government services, workforce training, and public technology access, prioritizing underserved Pennsylvania communities.
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No judicial review
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ShaaRepublican Party
Cosponsors
- Leonard CoxRepublican Party
- Connor WestRepublican Party
- Ethan HayesRepublican Party
- Joan CarpenterRepublican Party
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Pennsylvania Infrastructure and Technology Modernization Act
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This bill has been enacted via no action (pocket pass) at the Governor review deadline.
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Result: passed.
Aye: 98 seats
Nay: 2 seats
Present: 0 seats
Total seats: 100
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Mr. Presiding Officer, I rise in support of this bill because Pennsylvania’s small businesses cannot compete in a modern economy with unreliable internet, outdated public systems, or emergency communications that fail when needed. I agree with the speakers who have warned that modernization must earn taxpayers’ trust. As a business owner, I would never invest without asking what improves, who is accountable, and when results will be measured. This bill connects underserved communities, strengthens cybersecurity, and trains workers for real jobs. That is not technology for its own sake; it is practical infrastructure for Pennsylvania’s Main Streets.
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Mr. Presiding Officer, I rise in support of this bill, but support is not a blank check. The speakers before us have rightly emphasized that modernization must produce reliable service, measurable results, and respect for taxpayers. As a prosecutor, I learned that good intentions do not substitute for evidence, safeguards, or accountability. Pennsylvania should expand broadband and emergency communications, but it must also protect public data, prevent waste, and require clear performance reporting. This bill connects underserved communities to opportunity while strengthening the systems first responders and residents rely on. That is infrastructure worth funding.
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Mr. Presiding Officer, I rise in support of this bill, especially because the debate has rightly centered on accountability and infrastructure that works in the real world. In coastal Maine, I learned that a system is tested not on a calm day, but during a storm, a spill, or a communications failure. Pennsylvania’s broadband, emergency networks, and cybersecurity must be built with that same resilience in mind. I also urge practical attention to underserved rural communities, where access can determine whether a small business survives, a student learns, or first responders coordinate effectively. Modernization should be measured by dependable service, not impressive promises.
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Mr. Presiding Officer, this debate has rightly moved beyond whether Pennsylvania needs modernization to whether this bill will deliver it responsibly. In business, an investment is not successful because money was spent; it is successful because service improves, downtime falls, and people can see the difference. That standard should guide broadband expansion, cybersecurity, emergency communications, and digital government alike. I support prioritizing underserved communities, but I also expect clear performance measures, responsible procurement, and workforce training that leads to real jobs. Pennsylvania can modernize without writing a blank check, and this bill is a practical step in that direction.
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Mr. Presiding Officer, I rise in support of this bill because the question before us is not whether Pennsylvania should chase technology, but whether its infrastructure can be trusted when people need it. The speakers have rightly emphasized measurable results and taxpayer stewardship. From Alaska’s energy sector, I learned that systems must be built for difficult conditions, maintained over time, and protected from disruption. Broadband for underserved communities, stronger emergency communications, and cybersecurity are not luxuries; they are practical necessities. With clear standards and workforce training, this bill can deliver modernization that serves families, businesses, and first responders.
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Mr. Presiding Officer, I appreciate the repeated reminder that modernization must earn the taxpayer’s trust. That is not a side concern; it is the standard. Pennsylvania families deserve broadband that reaches their homes, emergency systems that function when lives are at risk, and public technology that protects rather than exposes their information. This bill also recognizes that equipment alone is not enough—we need workers trained to build, maintain, and secure these systems. Good stewardship means clear goals, honest reporting, and correction when projects fall short. With that discipline, I urge support for this practical investment.
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Mr. Presiding Officer, I rise in support of this bill, while agreeing with the repeated warning that modernization must earn the taxpayer’s trust. Pennsylvania does not need technology for its own sake; it needs dependable tools that help families work, businesses compete, and first responders do their jobs. Broadband access and digital services should reach underserved communities, but cybersecurity must be treated as a foundation, not an afterthought. With clear benchmarks, responsible oversight, and workforce training tied to real opportunities, this measure can strengthen Pennsylvania without turning public investment into an empty promise.
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Mr. Presiding Officer, I support this bill because infrastructure is only valuable when it helps people work, communicate, and keep their communities safe. The speakers before us have rightly emphasized measurable results and respect for taxpayers. I would add that Pennsylvania must build this system with the discipline of a successful business: clear priorities, strong cybersecurity, and accountability for every dollar. Broadband expansion should reach underserved communities, but workforce training must ensure local workers can install, maintain, and protect these networks. Modernization should not be a slogan; it should be a dependable investment in Pennsylvania’s future.
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Mr. Presiding Officer, this debate has rightly demanded measurable results, taxpayer stewardship, and infrastructure that works beyond a ribbon-cutting ceremony. I want to add the worker’s perspective: modernization succeeds when it creates good jobs and gives people the skills to fill them. Broadband crews, cybersecurity technicians, and emergency communications specialists should be trained here, hired here, and paid fairly for the work. This bill can connect underserved Pennsylvania communities while strengthening its workforce, but implementation must be transparent and outcomes must be public. I support it because reliable technology and reliable jobs belong in the same plan.
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Mr. Presiding Officer, this debate has rightly returned to accountability, measurable results, and respect for the taxpayer. As a former transportation director and governor, I know infrastructure is not modern because it carries a new name; it is modern when it works reliably for the people who depend on it. This bill gives Pennsylvania the tools to connect underserved communities, protect public systems, strengthen emergency communications, and prepare workers for the jobs ahead. I urge support, with the clear expectation that progress be visible in rural homes, small businesses, and local government offices.
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Mr. Presiding Officer, I want to build on what several speakers have said: this bill must deliver measurable results and respect the taxpayer. I learned in my family’s small business that a good investment is one that helps people serve customers, keep working, and remain dependable when conditions are difficult. Pennsylvania’s rural communities, small towns, and older neighborhoods deserve that same reliability. Broadband, secure public systems, and emergency communications are not luxuries. They are the modern foundation of opportunity and public safety. With accountability, this is practical infrastructure investment, and I urge support.
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Mr. Presiding Officer, this debate has made one point clear: Pennsylvania does not need technology for technology’s sake; it needs infrastructure that works for families, first responders, and Main Street. I share the calls for measurable results and respect for taxpayers. That is why I support this bill’s focus on underserved communities, cybersecurity, emergency communications, and workforce training. After decades in public service, I have learned that modernization succeeds when it is practical, transparent, and maintained. Let us connect the communities too often left behind—and require this investment to earn public trust every day.
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Mr. Presiding Officer, this debate has rightly focused on accountability, taxpayer stewardship, and infrastructure that actually works for Main Street. I support this bill because modernization is not about chasing the newest gadget; it is about making sure a rural family can access a job, a small business can serve its customers, and first responders can communicate when every second matters. The workforce training and public access provisions matter just as much as the cables and systems. Let us invest in Pennsylvania communities that have been waiting, while measuring results and demanding responsible implementation.
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Mr. Presiding Officer, this debate has established that Pennsylvania needs modernization, but it has also established that taxpayers deserve more than a large appropriation and a hopeful announcement. I support this bill because reliable broadband, secure public systems, and working emergency communications are basic economic infrastructure now. But implementation must remain practical: prioritize communities with the greatest gaps, protect sensitive information, and measure whether projects actually reach households, businesses, and first responders. Main Street does not need fashionable technology; it needs dependable service that lowers barriers, keeps people connected, and earns public trust.
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Mr. Presiding Officer, this debate has rightly focused on measurable results and respect for the taxpayer. I support this bill because infrastructure is not merely concrete and cables; it is whether a Pennsylvania family can reach a doctor, a business can serve its customers, and emergency personnel can communicate when minutes matter. But public money must be treated as a trust. Broadband maps, cybersecurity standards, project timelines, and workforce outcomes should be plainly reported. Let us modernize Pennsylvania with discipline, protect its communities from avoidable failures, and make sure every investment serves people rather than headlines.
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Mr. Presiding Officer, this debate has rightly emphasized resilience, measurable results, and the needs of Main Street. I would add that modernization must also respect the taxpayer. Pennsylvania should not spend for the sake of appearing innovative; it should invest where reliable broadband, secure systems, and functioning emergency communications produce clear public value. That means transparent benchmarks, competitive procurement, and training that leads to real jobs—not technology that becomes obsolete before residents benefit. This bill moves in the right direction because it pairs access with accountability. I urge support, with Pennsylvania’s underserved communities and taxpayers equally in mind.
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Mr. Presiding Officer, the speakers are right that this bill must earn public trust through measurable results. As a small-business owner, I know technology is no longer a luxury: a reliable connection, secure payment system, and accessible state service can determine whether a shop survives. Pennsylvania should prioritize communities that private investment has overlooked, while tracking costs, coverage, cybersecurity performance, and workforce outcomes. This is not about chasing the newest gadget. It is about giving rural towns, older communities, and local entrepreneurs dependable tools to compete and serve their neighbors.
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Mr. Presiding Officer, the speakers are right that resilience and public trust must guide this investment. I would add that trust is earned through measurable results. Pennsylvania should know which communities receive broadband, how emergency communications perform, whether cybersecurity protections are maintained, and whether workforce training leads to real employment. That is not opposition to this bill; it is the discipline this bill requires. Modernization cannot become an excuse for waste or permanent dependence on outdated systems. Let us approve a focused investment, insist on accountability, and make sure every dollar strengthens Pennsylvania’s capacity to serve its people.
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The speakers before us are right: infrastructure is both a matter of discipline and resilience. But discipline means more than approving a large investment and hoping results follow. Pennsylvania should measure whether broadband reaches the rural household, whether emergency communications work when families need them, and whether cybersecurity protects taxpayers instead of merely producing another report. I support this bill because it connects modernization to workforce training and public access, not just government hardware. Let us invest with clear benchmarks, responsible oversight, and a focus on communities that have waited too long for reliable service.
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I agree with the speakers who have said that infrastructure is both a matter of discipline and resilience. The question before us is whether Pennsylvania can afford to keep relying on vulnerable networks, outdated public systems, and communities left behind by the digital economy. This bill points resources toward those practical failures while supporting workforce training and stronger emergency communications. I would urge careful oversight and clear performance measures, because modernization must deliver more than impressive plans. But responsible government does not mean postponing necessary work. It means making the investment carefully, targeting it fairly, and insisting that families see the benefits.
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I agree with Mr. Brenner and Mr. Montoya that modernization demands both discipline and resilience. But discipline is not measured by how little we invest; it is measured by whether we invest where failure costs the most. In Pennsylvania, a dropped emergency connection, an exposed public system, or a family shut out of reliable broadband can carry consequences for years. This bill wisely links infrastructure with cybersecurity, workforce training, and access, rather than treating technology as an afterthought. Let us make these investments transparently, protect underserved communities, and give Pennsylvanians systems they can depend on.
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I agree with Mr. Brenner that modernization requires discipline, not empty promises. But discipline also means recognizing the cost of leaving communities disconnected and emergency systems exposed. Pennsylvania’s rural towns, older industrial communities, and underserved neighborhoods deserve reliable broadband, secure communications, and government services that work when people need them. The workforce training provisions make this more than a technology purchase; they help residents build the skills to maintain these systems and participate in the economy. As a governor shaped by public safety and emergency preparedness, I support this practical, accountable investment.
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Pennsylvania cannot compete in the next decade while too many families lack reliable broadband, emergency systems remain vulnerable, and state services operate on outdated technology. This bill makes a practical investment in infrastructure people use every day, while directing resources toward underserved communities and training workers for the jobs being created. I understand concerns about cost and accountability; after three decades in government, I know modernization succeeds only when standards are clear and results are measured. Let us strengthen cybersecurity, protect taxpayer dollars, and give Pennsylvania the tools to serve its citizens more effectively.
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