I spoke this morning with three legislators about this bill. It turned out
that my church had its annual legislative forum today and I read Rick's email
just before heading out. I pointed out the importance of mobile communications
in times of crisis. They all seemed receptive. My local representative, Fran
Millar, does not think the bill will succeed because there are so many other
distractions -- he used the example of eating a Big Mac -- that could just as
easily cause accidents, and it is impractical for the legislature to pass
legislation covering every possibility. However it should be noted that just
because Fran does not think the bill has a chance, that does not mean his
opinion is shared by others. It is always a good idea to share your concerns
about this or any other issue with your local representative.
73,
Jay, K4OGG
---- Original message ----
>Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2009 11:00:57 -0600
>From: "KC4HW" <jimjohnson at alaweb.com>
>Subject: Re: [SECC] House Bill 19
>To: SECC <secc at contesting.com>
>Cc: Contest at alabamacontestgroup.org
>
>This certainly could hamper "Single Op--No Driver" category! But I presume
>that
>others in the mobile categories would not be inhibited.
>
>Interesting that you said "ban on the use....while driving". Wonder if
>handfree
>with a Blue tooth device would be allowed.
>
>Ft Rucker in Ozark, AL has made it illegal to use a cell phone while driving!
>As
>far as I know they will allow handfree operation.
>
>Interesting to see how this will work out... If GA does this, I am sure that
>many
>of the other states will follow.
>
>Jim/KC4HW
>
>--------------------------------------------------
>On 11 Jan 2009 at 6:17, Rick Dougherty NQ4I wrote:
>
>I just read a review of Georgia House Bill 19...it includes a ban on the use
>of a
>cell phones while driving, and also included in the ban is the use of ham
>radios
>or citizen band units!! We need to get the word out on this bill, and talk
>with/write
>our representatives that Ham radio needs to be lifted from this bill!! It will
>end
>ham radio mobil operations completely! No more Ga QSO party etc.....de Rick
>NQ4I
>
>Jim/KC4HW
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