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

[Dennis Egge]

In addition to that, I was given an opportunity to stand on Kevin's HB 58 testimony, this afternoon: I reminded the Committee members of our traditional community mission, and I expressed my strong support for the much deserved recognition that will go hand-in-hand with requiring AOAO BODs to declare, in writing, their decisions to disapprove a HAM operator's request to install an antenna.  

HB 58 will come up for its second reading before the "cross-over" deadline.  I've already asked Senator Sakamoto to consider including its "HAM antenna" language in his SB 54.

Dennis (KH7MU) 
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  From: Kevin Bogan 
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  Subject: [koolau-arc] Re: Help Preserve our Rights for Mobile Radio!


  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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