[Mldxcc] [PNWVHFS] Fwd: [WWARA-Members] Fwd: Washington House Bill 1371 2017 - 2018 - Distracted Driving

Sat Feb 4 20:57:24 EST 2017

Oh dear, the disease is spreading ! 

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From: stephen
To: 'PNWVHFS Google Group' <pnwvhfs at googlegroups.com>
Date: Sat, 04 Feb 2017 16:47:52 -0800
Subject: [PNWVHFS] Fwd: [WWARA-Members] Fwd: Washington House Bill 1371
2017 - 2018 -  Distracted Driving

This is of particular interest to hams who are registered voters in 
Washington state; this bill affects use of mobile/HT radios in your 
vehicle while driving.
--Stephen W9SK

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Subject: [WWARA-Members] Fwd: Washington House Bill 1371 2017 - 2018 - 
Distracted Driving
Date: 2017-02-04 12:25

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FROM: "Monte L Simpson" <af7pq at comcast.net>
TO: kj7yl at comcast.net
SENT: Saturday, February 4, 2017 12:12:21 PM
SUBJECT: FW: Washington House Bill 1371 2017 - 2018 - Distracted Driving

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From: ARRL Members Only Web site [mailto:memberlist at www.arrl.org]
Sent: Saturday, February 04, 2017 6:12 AM
To: af7pq at comcast.net
Subject: Washington House Bill 1371 2017 - 2018 - Distracted Driving

I have been contacted by many ARRL members in the Western Washington
Section regarding House Bill 1371 – 2017 – 18 Distracted Driving.
Information regarding this bill may be found at:

http://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1371&Year=2017

“Revises distracted driving provisions with regard to portable
electronic devices which are defined as a device that is capable of
wireless communication or electronic data retrieval and is not
manufactured primarily for hands-free use in a motor vehicle.”

The bill repeals Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 46.61.667 and 668.
Then will add a new RCW that addresses “personal electronic device
while driving a motor vehicle on a public highway.” Unlike the current
statute, the proposed law does not provide an exemption for members of
the Federal Communications Commission’s Amateur Radio Service.

Mark Tharp, KB7HDX, the Eastern Washington Section Manager and I have
been watching the progress of House Bill 1371 and communicating with
members of the legislature. Mark has determined that the companion bill
Senate Bill 5289 as written does provide for an exemption of FCC
licensed amateur radio operators.

Those of us in the Amateur Radio Service would be adversely impacted if
House Bill 1371 were to be enacted and signed into law without an
exemption as currently provided for in the current law. We would not be
able to not only engage in hobby communications, but we would be not
allowed to engage in communications for public service events such as
walks and bike rides. Further, use of amateur radio in support of Search
and Rescue would not be allowed. Our FCC licenses are issued at the
public’s interest, convenience and necessity. It would not be in the
public’s best interest for the Amateur Radio Service to not be
exempted from the law. It is important to note that the exemption would
be only if the amateur is otherwise lawfully operating their vehicle.

HB 1371 is currently in the House Transportation Committee. Sponsors of
this bill are Representatives Farrell, Lovick, Haler, Harris, Clibborn,
Orwall, Kagi, Robinson, Appleton, Ryu, Goodman, Tarleton, Gregerson,
Sells, Ormsby and Cody. If you would like to communicate with one of the
sponsors or your representative, please be courteous and respectful to
them.

On February 9, 2017, at 3:30 p.m. the bill will be discussed in the
House Committee on Transportation. It is suggested that you keep tabs on
the bill at the site above in case the meeting time changes.
The Western Washington Section State Government Liaison Lee Chambers,
KI7SS, is planning on attending the meeting. It would help greatly if
you could attend to explain what the impact would be on you and your
stakeholders if the bill is passed as written.

I appreciate the great feedback I've received from ARRL members.

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