Relating to emergency backup power for radio towers.
HB 3743 requires owners or operators of specific radio towers (lattice towers 60-200 feet tall or monopoles 25-125 feet tall) to maintain an emergency backup power system capable of providing continuous power for at least 14 days during natural disasters or severe weather. This directly affects commercial radio and cellular communication infrastructure providers who operate these tower structures. The key provision mandates that backup systems must function reliably when primary power fails due to weather events or other emergencies. The law does not specify system types but requires the power duration to be sufficient for extended outages. It applies only to towers supporting communication services, not general utility infrastructure.
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Introduction
Feb 2025
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Governor
Introduced Feb 25, 2025
Last action Jun 28, 2025
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Jun 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to Emergency Management, General Government, and Veterans.
lower
Feb 25, 2025
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Jeff Helfrich
RRepublican
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