NJ Assembly Telecom Panel Clears 5G Bill
An amended New Jersey small-cells bill cleared the Assembly Telecom Committee 8-0 Thursday. The New Jersey League of Municipalities is neutral on A-1116 to streamline 5G deployment by preempting local governments in the right way, said Associate General Counsel Frank…
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Marshall at the livestreamed virtual hearing. Sponsor Assemblywoman Carol Murphy (D) said she spent many hours “fine-tuning” the bill since last year’s attempt. If New Jersey wants smart cities that attract and keep businesses, “we have to make sure we have the infrastructure,” she said. Committee Vice Chair Clinton Calabrese (D) noted he received calls from mayors concerned that new poles will go up unnecessarily. AT&T outside counsel Andy Emerson assured him that's addressed in talks with the municipal league and New Jersey Conference of Mayors. The carrier, CTIA and ExteNet testified in support. Local Progress urged localities to fight preemption laws.