Billboard Measure Changes, Progresses, Stops

Legislation designed to bring Michigan statute in-line with federal guidelines relative to highway billboards, was amended and passed by the Senate late Thursday; however, the House did not address the Senate version prior to adjournment.

House Bill 4629, introduced by Representative Brad Jacobsen (R-Oxford) and co-sponsored by roughly 50 House members, was the product of considerable negotiations by multiple parties and passed the House in June.

The Senate adopted an amendment relative to vegetation management around billboards, specifically prohibiting the removal of vegetation over eight feet in height. The bill was also amended to allow for every billboard owner to apply for their first 50 upgraded permits to digital billboard permits without surrendering existing permits.

The Senate version passed 36-2 with Senators Hoon-Yong Hopgood (D-Taylor) and Rebekah Warren (D-Ann Arbor) opposing. The measure now awaits concurrence or further action on the House floor.

posted by PAA Online , Friday, December 13, 2013 12:08 PM
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