BILLBOARD PERMITS S.B. 149:
FLOOR SUMMARY
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Senate Bill 149 (as reported without amendment)
Sponsor: Senator Roger Kahn, M.D.
Committee: Transportation
CONTENT
The bill would amend the Highway Advertising Act to do the following:
-- Delete a requirement that a sign constructed under an interim permit be not closer than 900 feet to another sign structure on the same side of the highway along interstate highways, freeways, and primary highways.
-- Delete provisions requiring the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) to grant an interim permit for an existing digital billboard located in Saginaw County.
-- Require an existing sign structure on I-675 in Saginaw County to be at least 900 feet, rather than the standard 1,000 feet, from another sign on the same side of the highway.
-- Delete provisions requiring the owner of a sign structure that displays changing messages or images to apply for a digital billboard permit, in addition to an annual permit, and meet other requirements.
MCL 252.307a & 252.317 Legislative Analyst: Julie Cassidy
FISCAL IMPACT
The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.
Date Completed: 2-23-11 Fiscal Analyst: Joe Carrasco
Analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent. sb149/1112