Nebraska Legislative Bill LB719, to allow storm-spotters to use amber
flashing lights, was one of the subjects of a hearing today by the
State Legislature Transportation and Telecommunications Committee.

The hearing began with very positive remarks about amateur radio and
storm-spotting by Senator Bill Avery's representative. Then Pat
Gerdes, KAØSGL, Region 15 Emergency Management Director, Bob Rose, Clay
County Emergency Manager, Larry Dix, Nebraska Association of County
Officials Executive Director, and I testified in support of the Bill.
There was no testimony in opposition.

The questions raised by the Senators were primarily clarification. Two
specific questions were whether there had been accidents involving
spotters in the past and how to avoid the use of amber lights by those
who were not storm-spotters, or other approved users.

It is my opinion that the hearing went well and that we have a good
shot at having this bill voted into law. When I have more information,
I will pass it on.

73,
Art KØAIZ

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Section Manager: Arthur I. Zygielbaum, K0AIZ

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