Resolve, to Study the Effects of SG Technology on Bird, Bee and Insect Populations and the Effects of Long-term Exposure on Chtldren
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 0697
Committee Amendment CA_A_H237 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " A" to HP 466, L D 697, "Resolve, to Study the 
Effects of SG Technology on Bird, Bee and Insect Populations and the Effects of Long-
term Exposure on Chtldren" 
Amend the resolve by stnkmg out the title and substituting the followmg 
'Resolve, to Study the Effects of 5G and Other Non-ionizing Radio Frequency 
Rad1ation-emittmg Technology on Bird, Bee, Insect and Other Wildlife Populations 
and the Effects of Long-term Exposure on Children' 
Amend the resolve by stnkmg out everythmg after the title and mserting the following 
'Sec. 1. Independent Commission to Study the Effects of 5G and Other 
Non-ionizing Radio Frequency Radiation-emitting Technology established. 
Resolved: That the Independent Commission to Study the Effects of SG and Other Non-
10mzing Radio Frequency Rad1ation-e111rittmg Technology, referred to m this resolve as "the 
mdependent commission," is established 
Sec. 
2. 
Independent commission membership. 
Resolved: 
That, 
notwithstanding Joint Rule 353, the independent commission consists of 11 members 
appointed as follows 
Five members appomted by the President of the Senate as follows 
A Two members of the Senate, mcludmg one member from each of the 2 parties 
holdmg the largest number of seats m the Legislature, 
B One member with expertise m radio frequency and biomedical engmeermg and 
electromagnetics and with experience teachmg this subject matter at the umversity 
level, 
C One member with expertise in wddhfe biology and with experience teachmg this 
subject matter at the umversity level, and 
D One member with research experience m electromagnetic field and wireless 
technology pohcy, 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A' to HP 466, L D 697 
Five members appomted by the Speaker of the House as follows 
A Two members of the House of Representatives, mcludmg one member from each 
of the 2 parties holdmg the largest number of seats m the Legislature, 
B One member with expertise m physics and engmeermg and with experience teachmg 
m the field of occupational health at the umversity level, 
C One member with expertise m pubhc health pohcy and research experience m 
disease prevention related to the effects of electromagnetic radiation exposure, and 
D One member with expertise m entomology and wildhfe b10logy and expenence m 
the study of the effects of radio frequency radiat10n exposure, and 
One member representmg the pubhc with expenence hvmg with a health condit10n 
related to electromagnetic radiation exposure, appomted by the Governor 
A person may not be appomted to or serve on the mdependent commission unless that 
person has certified to the appomtmg authonty that the person has no drrect fmancial 
mterest m wireless commumcatton services, technology companies or wireless mdustry 
orgamzations For the purposes of this paragraph, "drrect financial mterest" mcludes, but 1s 
not hmited to, receivmg fundmg for research or compensation for consultation services 
Sec. 3. Chairs. Resolved: That the frrst-named Senate member is the Senate chair 
and the first-named House of Representatives member 1s the House charr of the 
mdependent commission 
Sec. 4. Appointments; convenmg of independent commission. Resolved: 
That all appomtments must be made no later than 3 0 days followmg the effective date of 
this resolve The appomtmg authonties shall notify the Executive Drrector of the 
Legislative Council once all appomtments have been completed After appomtment of all 
members, the charrs shall call and convene the first meetmg of the mdependent 
commission If30 days or more after the effective date ofthts resolve a maJortty of but not 
all appomtments have been made, the chairs may request authority and the Legislative 
Council may grant authority for the mdependent commisston to meet and conduct its 
busmess 
Sec. 5. Duties. Resolved: That the mdependent commission shall 
Review federal and state laws and regulat10ns govemmg wrreless commumcat10n 
fac1hties and the history of the development of those laws and regulations, 
Through briefings provided by mdependent commission members or nonmembers 
with relevant expertise, review scientific hterature, expertmental research and studies, with 
a focus on peer-reviewed, pubhshed studies and other pubhcations by experts who are not 
compensated by a for-profit entity mvolved m so-called SG wireless technology or m other 
wireless technology or m the utihty mdustry, that have investigated or are mtended to 
understand the effects of so-called SG wrreless technology and other non-iomzmg radio 
frequency radiation-emittmg wrreless technology The mdependent comm1ss1on shall focus 
its review on the effects of this technology on the populations, habitats and migrat10ns of 
A Birds, 
B Bees and msects, and 
C Other wtldhfe populations, as determmed by the mdependent comm1ss1on, 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT •A" to HP 466, L D 697 
Through briefings provided by independent commission members or nonmembers 
with relevant expertise, review scientific literature, experimental research and studies, with 
a focus on peer-reviewed, pubhshed studies and other publications by experts who are not 
compensated by a for-profit entity involved in so-called 5G wrreless technology or mother 
wireless technology or in the utihty industry, that have investigated so-called 5G wrreless 
technology and other non-1omzing radio frequency radiat10n-emitting wrreless technology, 
at nonthermal levels for extended periods of time or m acute doses to children, includmg 
animal studies intended to provide information on the risk of cancer, oxidative stress, 
changes m neurological function and bram development and reproductive function In 
conductmg its review under this subsection, the mdependent commission may include a 
comparison of real-world measurements of the current levels of radio frequency radiation 
in educational settings to the recommended levels that have been identified m independent 
research studies, includmg m vivo, in vitro and epidem10logical studies, 
Solicit feedback from individuals with experience m business, law and public pohcy 
as needed for the independent commission to complete its duties, and consult with 
individuals with expertise in envrronmental health, medicine and occupational health, 
toxicology and epidemiology, 
Review the findings and recommendat10ns contained in the November 1, 2020 fmal 
report of the New Hampshrre Commiss10n to Study the Environmental and Health Effects 
of Evolvmg 5G Technology that are relevant to and within the scope of the independent 
commission's duties, 
Identify relevant findings and considerat10ns from the review of scientific literature 
and experimental research and studies that may be unique to the State, includmg, but not 
limited to, possible effects on agriculture, apiculture and tourism, and 
Develop policy recommendat10ns and questions, if any, for considerat10n by the 
Legislature, informed by the mdependent commission's work studymg the effects of so-
called 5G wireless technology and other non .. iomzing radio frequency radiation-emitting 
wireless technology on children and brrd, bee, insect and other wildlife populations 
Sec. 6. Staff assistance. Resolved: That, notwithstanding Joint Rule 353, the 
Legislative Council shall provide necessary staffing services to the independent 
commission, except that the Legislative Council staff support is not authorized when the 
Legislature is in regular or special session 
Sec. 7. Report. Resolved: That, no later than December 6, 2023, the independent 
commission shall submit a report that includes a summary of its activities and 
recommendations to the Jomt Standing Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology 
and the Jomt Standmg Committee on Educat10n and Cultural Affatrs ' 
Amend the resolve by relettermg or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or 
sect10n number to read consecutively 
SUMMARY 
This resolve creates the Independent Comm1ss1on to Study the Effects of 5G and Other 
Non-1omzmg Radio Frequency Radiation-emitting Technology 
The independent 
comm1ss1on 1s drrected to review scientific literature related to the effects of so-called 5G 
wrreless technology and other non-iomzmg radio frequency radiation-emitting wireless 
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CO:MMITTEE AMENDMENT "It" to HP 466, L D 697 
technology on bird, bee, msect and other wtldhfe populat10ns and to study the effects of 
long-term and acute exposure to 5G and other non-iomzmg radio frequency radiat10n-
emittmg wireless technology and rad10 frequency radiation on children The mdependent 
commission is required to report findmgs to the Jomt Standmg Committee on Energy, 
Utihttes and Technology and the Jomt Standmg Committee on Education and Cultural 
Affairs no later than December 6, 2023 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved 04/27 /23 ;t,:,ae. 
LD697 
LR 2363(02) 
Resolve, to Study the Effects of 5G Technology on Bird, Bee and Insect Populations and the Effects of 
Long-term Exposure on Children 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment •~• { /+--23 '7) 
Committee: Energy, Utihties and Technology 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Legislative Cost/Study 
Legislative Cost/Study 
-, The general operatmg expenses ofth1s study are projected to be $3,050 m fiscal year 2023-24 The Legislature's 
i proposed budget for the 2024-2025 bienmum mcludes $14,500 m each of fiscal years 2023-24 and 2024-25 for the 
costs oflegislattve studies, as well as $2,234 m projected balances from fiscal year 2022-23 and $36,777 of balances 
earned over from prior years for this purpose Whether these amounts are sufficient to fund all studies will depend on 
the number of studies authorized by the Legislative Council and the Legislature The additional costs of prov1dmg 
staffing assistance to the study dunng the mterllll can be absorbed utthzmg existmg budgeted staff resources 
LR2363(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1