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House discusses billboard amendment bill, places measure on 'circle' for further negotiation
Summary
Representative Frank presented a substitute to HB141 addressing relocation distance, 'clearly visible' definition and height limits for billboards; the House voted to circle the bill to allow stakeholders more negotiation time.
SALT LAKE CITY — Representative Frank presented a substitute to HB141 (billboard amendments) on Feb. 23, 2009 that would clarify a "clearly visible" definition, set a typical 45-foot height dimension while allowing exceptions in some cases, and adjust relocation distance language to 5,280 feet. The bill explicitly excludes billboards on the Legacy Highway, according to the presenter.
Members questioned whether negotiation on height (45 to 65 feet), relocation distances, and other technical language remained active among interested parties. Representative Johnson asked whether height values were still under negotiation; the sponsor said they were not aware of further negotiation beyond what had been discussed with interested parties. Concerns were raised about potential relocation into other jurisdictions or historic districts; the sponsor said the language is not intended to allow movement outside a condemning entity's jurisdiction.
Given outstanding negotiation among parties, members moved and approved to "circle" the bill — a procedural action that pauses further immediate floor movement to allow stakeholders time to resolve outstanding language and prepare amendments.
The bill was circled by voice vote and will return once stakeholders finalize agreement on outstanding provisions.
