[HIham] [koolau-arc] Help Preserve our Rights for Mobile Radio!

[Kevin Bogan]

HB 143 will have its decision made next Wednesday, February 18.  Apparently,
the committee realizes it would be best to change their definition of "other
electronice device."  Dennis Egge and I were there.  Dennis stood on his
testimony. I reiterated my testimony and gave further examples of "other
electronic devices" that would be impacted such as hearing aids, pace
makers, electronic devices for the physically challenged, and my digital
watch. Sharp ears heard talk that sounds like it will be favorable for
amateur radio operators.  Will continue to monitor the situation.Kevin,
AH6QO


On Thu, Feb 5, 2009 at 22:31, Bart Aronoff <ba at hawaii.rr.com> wrote:

>
> A group of HAMs (listed below) met tonight to discuss how we can
> respond to a bill in the legislature (HB 143) which, if passed in its
> current form, would make it illegal to operate a mobile radio while
> operating a vehicle. This would include operating while parked on the
> side of a road with the motor running. The complete bill can be found
> at:
>
> http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2009/Bills/HB143_.pdf
>
>
> We believe that it will be very important for as many people as
> possible submit testimony on this bill, and we have suggested content
> which we believe will be most effective. Testimony can be submitted in
> writing (5 copies), by fax, or by email. Testimony is usually most
> effective when it is kept short and to the point. One page should do it.
>
>
> Below follows a template for testimony on this bill, showing both
> printed and email format. It is critical that the testimony represent
> your views (we are offering suggestions) which must be expressed in
> your own language. Multiple copies of identical testimony have little
> influence. Below several alternatives are shown for needed language.
> Pick only one of each set containing OR.
>
> Cover page – a separate page if submitting written or faxed testimony,
> or the top of the page if submitting email testimony (this should be
> done exactly as shown):
>
> ________________________________________________
>
>
>
> <Your Name (and if representing an organization, the name of the
> organization, your position and title)>
>
> House Committee on Transportation
>
> February 9, 2009
>
> HB 143
>
> 5 Copies
>
> ____________________________________________________
>
>
>
> Chairman Souki and members of the Committee, my name is _________ and
> I SUPPORT
>
> the purpose of
>
> OR the intent of
>
> OR the need for this bill to
>
> regulate the use of cell phones in automobiles/cars/vehicles
>
> OR
>
> promote traffic safety by controlling cell phone use and texting by
> drivers
>
> OR
>
> protect the public by controlling the use of cell phones.
>
> Or something similar, in your own words.
>
>
> However, …... I OPPOSE ….OR I FEEL STRONGLY THAT
>
>
> and here the committee suggests that our needs would be best served by
> eliminating/deleting/removing the references to other electronic
> devices. In other words, we support all of the bill except the parts
> about other electronic devices.
>
> Use you own language. (sorry, I'm repeating myself, aren't I.  This
> really is important)  We discussed that the definition of electronic
> devices is very/too broad and could even include hearing aids. We
> discussed that we recognize cell phone use and texting by drivers can
> be dangerous, but that other electronic devices have been safely used
> for many years. Other electronic devices are important to commerce.
>
>
> You may wish to close by expressing your appreciation in your own
> words for being able to submit testimony/testify on this bill/measure.
>
>
> If you submit email, the subject line should be "TRN 2/9/09 HB 143"
> and the address is
>
> TRNtestimony at capitol.hawaii.gov
>
> Testimony should be submitted by 5:00 p.m. Saturday (2/7) at the very
> latest.  During the day on Friday would be much better.  The sooner it
> gets in, the higher it sits on the stack.  Details for paper and fax
> submissions, as well as hearing details, are given in my previous post.
>
> The ad hoc committee:
>
> Bev Yuen
>
> Ray Moody
>
> Ann Miller
>
> Clem Jung
>
> Ron Hashiro
>
> Kevin Bogan
>
> Bart Aronoff
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