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HI HB1915
Bill
Status
1/24/2022
Primary Sponsor
Angus McKelvey
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AI Summary
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Prohibits installation and deployment of fifth-generation (5G) cellular network wireless facilities and modified or replaced utility poles within a specified radius of state airports and navigational equipment in Hawaii.
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Directs the Department of Transportation to determine the specific prohibited radius in conjunction with the Air Line Pilots Association, International.
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Requires the Department of Transportation to adopt rules under chapter 91 of Hawaii Revised Statutes to implement the prohibition.
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Establishes this prohibition as a response to concerns that 5G signal strength in the United States is estimated to be twice that of 5G implementations in foreign countries, posing a threat to aviation safety.
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Takes effect upon approval.
Legislative Description
Relating To Aviation Safety.
Prohibited
Last Action
Referred to TRN, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3
1/28/2022