LEGISLATIVE ACTION
We have another hot bill going to committee tomorrow! Once again, the best place to stop or change bills is in committee. Please take a moment to review this bill and get involved.What it is: HB0061 Outdoor Advertising Amendments
What it does: Prohibits cities and counties from enacting or enforcing certain restrictions on electronic billboards and other advertising signs. Also implements restrictions on when cities or counties can impose curfews on said signs.
What happens next: This bill will go to the Senate Business and Labor Committee tomorrow (Feb. 2) at 3:40 pm.
Why it is being proposed: As electronic billboards and signs become more popular and used, many cities and counties are placing restrictions on when they can be lighted and where they can be placed. The sponsor of this bill feels these restrictions are too strict and seeks to amend a
previous bill to allow more ability for sign owners and users.
How this bill will affect South Weber: As we are near two high traffic highways (89 and 84) we can expect to see more and more signs go up as growth continues.
Why I am worried about this bill: I have already heard from many residents who live near electronic billboard signs and commercial signs that impacts their home. The constant flashing or changing of screens can be a greater nuisance than just those that have lights on them (which were already problematic). This bill will remove the ability for cities like ours, to impose certain restrictions to help mitigate the effects these signs will have on those residents who live near areas where electronic signs or bill boards will be erected.
What you can do: Email the committee members. If you live near these signs already - relate your experience and your concerns. Help them understand that as long as homes are near highways and commercial buildings, they will be impacted by them and that is why these restrictions need to be based not at a state level, but a local level.
How to watch: Click this link roughly 10 minutes before the committee meeting starts. You will see another link that says watch this meeting. https://le.utah.gov/committee/committee.jsp?com=SSTBUS...
How to offer public comment: Click this link and fill out the form. Scroll down and select the correct bill.
https://le.utah.gov/interim/publicComment.jsp?mtgid=17388
https://le.utah.gov/interim/publicComment.jsp?mtgid=17388
Additionally, you may email committee members before this meeting starts and give them your concerns. They have been great at addressing concerns from constituents in every committee meeting I have joined. Include in your email your name and address. Below are their emails:
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