On January 26, 2010 the Pennsylvania House of Representatives voted on and passed HB2070(189-6). This bill deals with several subjects the most notable portion of this legislation for many people is the sections which deal with "Prohibiting use of interactive wireless communication device"

As it stands now the legislation may very well have an large impact on Amateur Radio mobile communications. If you would like to voice your opinion concerning this portion of HB2070. Please contact your Pennsylvania State Senator. Remember that the "Interactive Wireless Communications Device sections are only a portion of the proposed bill and your comments to your Senator should reflect this fact.

IF YOU DO NOT KNOW WHO YOUR PENNSYLVANIA STATE SENATOR IS, USE THE FOLLOWING LINK.

http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/home/find.cfm

TO VIEW THE ENTIRE BILL USE THE LINK BELOW.

 http://www.legis.state.pa.us/

After you are at the above link look in the upper right hand corner for the box labeled "Find Legislation By.." Then check the box "Bill #" Then enter HB2070 where is says "Enter Keyword(s) Then select "GO" . The web site http://www.legis.state.pa.us/ contains an abundance of Pennsylvania legislative actions and contact information and should be a site that everyone has book marked.

NOTE: Procedurally the Bill has already been voted out of the House. My suggestion would be to contact your state Senator to have the Bill amended in the Senate. The only way to fully address our concerns would be to amend the Bill in the Senate.

Tom G, Sr.

K3SSB