Enacts the "wireless broadband eligible facility permitting act" to provide for uniform regulation of certain wireless facilities
This bill, S 5692, streamlines approval for minor upgrades to existing wireless infrastructure. It exempts wireless companies from needing municipal zoning permits when making small modifications to current towers or base stations - such as adding small antennas, removing equipment, or replacing existing gear - without changing the structure's size. Municipalities must process these requests under a uniform state procedure within 60 days, eliminating local review delays for these specific changes. The bill does not affect new construction or modifications that substantially alter a facility's height or size, preserving local control over those aspects.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
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Governor
Introduced Feb 28, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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Feb 28, 2025
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upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Dan Stec
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence
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