[HIham] Governor to sign Hawaii House Bill 980, mobile electronics, into law today, May 20

[Ron Hashiro]

Governor Neal Ambercrombie will sign HB 980 today at 11:30 am in the 
Executive office.  HB 980 enforces the use of mobile electronics and 
limitations on text messaging while operating a motor vehicle.  The 
exemption for mobile amateur radio use which were available in four 
counties has survived the 2013 State Legislature will be in effect 
state-wide, including Kalawao County.  The bill takes effect July 1, 2013.

http://www.staradvertiser.com/news/breaking/20130519_Abercrombie_set_to_sign_2_traffic_safety_bills.html?id=208100221

Many thanks to the many amateur radio operators since 2009 who have been 
involved in the legislative effort to preserve mobile amateur radio.

http://www.qsl.net/ah6rh/am-radio/cellular-phone-ordinance.html

The text for HB 980 SD2 is at this link.

http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2013/bills/HB980_SD2_.htm

Ron Hashiro, AH6RH