2017 Senate Bill 637

House Roll Call 647: Passed

To establish a regulatory framework for installing small cell wireless phone and internet systems in public right of ways. These systems reportedly place small wireless internet transmitters on power line poles and other existing infrastructure to provide cell phone and device access without needing expensive towers. The bill would cap the amount the state and local governments could charge for zoning, permits and other fees imposed on these "5G" networks.

74 Yeas / 35 Nays
Republican (48 Yeas / 15 Nays)
Democrat (26 Yeas / 20 Nays)
Excused or Not Voting (1)