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HI HB1915

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/24/2022

Primary Sponsor

Angus McKelvey

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Origin

House of Representatives

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • Directs the Department of Transportation to determine the specific prohibited radius in conjunction with the Air Line Pilots Association, International.

  • Requires the Department of Transportation to adopt rules under chapter 91 of Hawaii Revised Statutes to implement the prohibition.

  • 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.

  • Takes effect upon approval.

Legislative Description

Relating To Aviation Safety.

Prohibited

Last Action

Referred to TRN, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3

1/28/2022

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/28/2022

Full Bill Text

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