BILL · 2009–10 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5655

SB 5655: Amateur radio antennas

Regarding height restrictions on amateur radio antennas.

Summary

Local governments may not restrict the height of amateur radio antennas to less than 70 feet without determining that the restriction is necessary to achieve a clearly defined health, safety, or aesthetic consideration, and the benefits resulting from the height restriction outweigh the cost to the amateur radio emergency network’s ability to provide back-up emergency communications throughout the entire state.

From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 5655), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor

AN ACT Relating to height restrictions on amateur radio antennas;

No recorded floor votes.

Mar 15, 2010By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SSB 5655)
Mar 15, 2010By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jan 11, 2010By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SSB 5655)
Jan 11, 2010By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Mar 25, 2009Senate Rules "X" file. (SSB 5655)
Mar 25, 2009Senate Rules "X" file.
Mar 5, 2009Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 5655)
Mar 5, 2009Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Feb 24, 2009Made eligible to be placed on second reading. (SSB 5655)
Feb 24, 2009Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
Feb 23, 2009Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5655)
Feb 23, 2009GO - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5655)
Feb 23, 2009GO - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Feb 23, 2009Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Jan 28, 2009First reading, referred to Government Operations & Elections.

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