There would be a three-year trial period that could be extended for two more years. Johnson’s bill, HB 465, closely follows the recommendations. But many representatives on the House Commerce Committee requested amendments that would add their districts to the list of parishes exempt from the auction while they sought to understand how much of the spectrum is being used for public safety. Rep. Johnson responded with frustration, stating that the task force spent months allowing for stakeholders to express their concerns but concerns were still coming up on the morning of the committee heari...