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Panel approves measure to centralize highway naming, require waiting period and limit signs
Summary
The committee unanimously passed first substitute HB 491 after sponsors said a six-member bipartisan committee and a five-year waiting rule will help filter a record 12 road-name bills and reduce sign clutter; UDOT voiced support.
Representative Shallenberger told the House Transportation Standing Committee that HB 491 creates a structured process to handle a record number of highway-name requests (12 this year). The bill would align legislative practice with UDOT selection criteria, establish a six-member legislative committee (three senators, three house members) with minority-party…
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