HI HCR185

Calls for an immediate moratorium on installation and promotion of smart meters by state agencies and organizations receiving state funding until proven safe to public health, environment, economy, and security.

Requests the Department of Health investigate smart meter impacts on public health and submit findings and recommendations to the Legislature no later than 20 days before the 2015 Regular Session convenes.

Cites concerns about smart meter emissions including microwave radiation exposure, outdated Federal Communications Commission guidelines dating to 1986, and potential health risks documented in research studies.

Raises privacy and security concerns including unauthorized data access, utility companies mining and selling usage data, and vulnerabilities to hacking and cyber terrorism that could allow remote shutdown of energy supply.

Notes reported incidents of smart meter fires, increased consumer utility bills, inaccurate billing, and references opposition to mandatory smart meters in multiple U.S. jurisdictions.