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CT HB06099

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/22/2015

Primary Sponsor

Claire Janowski

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires political committees to obtain Department of Transportation approval before erecting any sign 2 feet by 4 feet or larger on state rights-of-way
  • Establishes a fine of $150 per sign for willful violations of the approval requirement
  • Permits the Department of Transportation to charge committees for costs associated with removing unauthorized signs
  • Applies approval and penalty requirements to all committees as defined in Connecticut General Statutes section 9-601
  • Aims to prevent safety hazards caused by political signage and reduce taxpayer costs for sign removal

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Political Signs On State Rights-of-way.

Last Action

Public Hearing 02/25

2/20/2015

Committee Referrals

Government Administration and Elections1/22/2015

Full Bill Text

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