Introduced
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To preempt local governments from banning the co-location of “wireless communications equipment” on an existing wireless tower or “equipment compound,” if only a small increase in height (10 percent) or size (2,500 sq. feet) is proposed. The bill would establish procedures for getting an exception if local zoning forbids the expansion.
Referred to the Committee on Economic Development
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
The substitute passed by voice vote
Substitute offered
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To revised details of the proposed procedures the bill would mandate for zoning variances.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Technology
Reported without amendment
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the House 104 to 5 (details)
To preempt local governments from banning the co-location of “wireless communications equipment” on an existing wireless tower or “equipment compound,” if only a small increase in height (10 percent) or size (2,500 sq. feet) is proposed. The bill would establish procedures for getting an exception if local zoning forbids the expansion.
