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Latest Action: 02/20/2007 - Assigned to Subcommittee Public Transportation & Highways of TR Bill TextBillboards - Authorizes the holder of a legal permit to construct, erect, operate, use, and maintain outdoor advertising to transfer that permit and move the permitted device to another location instead of relocate the permitted device to another location. - Amends TCA Title 54, Chapter 21. Fiscal Summary for *HB0707 / SB1257Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant
Latest Action: 05/07/2007 - Companion became Public Chapter 76 Bill TextCompanion Bill SB0593. Billboards - Authorizes the use of changeable message signs if certain requirements met. - Amends TCA Title 54, Chapter 21. Fiscal Summary for HB0750 / *SB0593Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant / Highway Fund Bill Summary for HB0750 / *SB0593 ON APRIL 19, 2007, THE SENATE ADOPTED AMENDMENT #2 AND PASSED SENATE BILL 593, AS AMENDED. AMENDMENT #2 rewrites this bill. This amendment authorizes the use of changeable message signs. A changeable message sign is an off-premise advertising device that displays a series of messages at intervals by means of electronic technology, digital display, mechanical rotating panels or lights. Changeable message signs may be double-faced, back to back or "V"-type signs. In addition to meeting all other requirements for outdoor advertising signs, this amendment adds [...] show full description
Latest Action: 06/19/2007 - Public Chapter 427 Bill TextCompanion Bill SB0607. Billboards - Defines "destroy" for billboard regulation purposes; increases certain fees related to the construction, erection, operation, use, or maintenance of outdoor advertising within 600 feet of the nearest edge of the right-of-way; revises other provisions governing billboards. - Amends TCA Title 54, Chapter 21. Fiscal Summary for HB1206 / *SB0607Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant / Highway Fund Bill Summary for HB1206 / *SB0607 ON MAY 29, 2007, THE HOUSE ADOPTED AMENDMENT #2 AND PASSED HOUSE BILL 1206, AS AMENDED. AMENDMENT #2 increases the following fees related to the construction, erection, operation, use, or maintenance of outdoor advertising within 660 feet of the nearest edge of the right-of-way: (1) The application fee for a permit and tag from $75.00 to $200; (2) The renewal [...] show full description
Latest Action: 04/17/2007 - Taken Off Notice For Calendar in Subcommittee Public Transportation & Highways of Transportation of Transportation Committee Bill TextCompanion Bill SB1268. Billboards - Requires county and municipal governments that enact zoning ordinances to notify the commissioner of transportation; and prohibits the commissioner's issuance or renewal of billboard permits on rights-of-way within counties or municipalities that have ordinances regarding such billboards. - Amends TCA Title 13, Chapter 7 and Title 54, Chapter 21, Part 1. Fiscal Summary for HB1882 / *SB1268 Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant Increase Local Govt. Expenditures - Not Significant Bill Summary for HB1882 / *SB1268 This bill requires the board of commissioners or other chief legislative body of a municipality to report to the commissioner of transportation all municipal zoning ordinances adopted, including ordinances governing off-premises signage. The reports must be made on January 15 of each year and [...] show full description
Latest Action: 05/07/2007 - Public Chapter 76 Bill TextCompanion Bill HB0750. Billboards - Authorizes the use of changeable message signs if certain requirements met. - Amends TCA Title 54, Chapter 21. Fiscal Summary for *SB0593 / HB0750Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant / Highway Fund Bill Summary for *SB0593 / HB0750 ON APRIL 19, 2007, THE SENATE ADOPTED AMENDMENT #2 AND PASSED SENATE BILL 593, AS AMENDED. AMENDMENT #2 rewrites this bill. This amendment authorizes the use of changeable message signs. A changeable message sign is an off-premise advertising device that displays a series of messages at intervals by means of electronic technology, digital display, mechanical rotating panels or lights. Changeable message signs may be double-faced, back to back or "V"-type signs. In addition to meeting all other requirements for outdoor advertising signs, this amendment adds [...] show full description
Latest Action: 06/19/2007 - Companion became Public Chapter 427 Bill TextCompanion Bill HB1206. Billboards - Defines "destroy" for billboard regulation purposes; increases certain fees related to the construction, erection, operation, use, or maintenance of outdoor advertising within 600 feet of the nearest edge of the right-of-way; revises other provisions governing billboards. - Amends TCA Title 54, Chapter 21. Fiscal Summary for *SB0607 / HB1206Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant / Highway Fund Bill Summary for *SB0607 / HB1206 ON MAY 29, 2007, THE HOUSE ADOPTED AMENDMENT #2 AND PASSED HOUSE BILL 1206, AS AMENDED. AMENDMENT #2 increases the following fees related to the construction, erection, operation, use, or maintenance of outdoor advertising within 660 feet of the nearest edge of the right-of-way: (1) The application fee for a permit and tag from $75.00 to $200; (2) The renewal [...] show full description
Latest Action: 04/13/2007 - Assigned to Gen. Sub of Senate Transportation Com. Bill TextBillboards - Authorizes the holder of a legal permit to construct, erect, operate, use, and maintain outdoor advertising to transfer that permit and move the permitted device to another location instead of relocate the permitted device to another location. - Amends TCA Title 54, Chapter 21. Fiscal Summary for SB1257 / *HB0707Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant
Latest Action: 02/12/2007 - Passed second consideration, Referred to Senate Trans Comm. Bill TextCompanion Bill HB1882. Billboards - Requires county and municipal governments that enact zoning ordinances to notify the commissioner of transportation; and prohibits the commissioner's issuance or renewal of billboard permits on rights-of-way within counties or municipalities that have ordinances regarding such billboards. - Amends TCA Title 13, Chapter 7 and Title 54, Chapter 21, Part 1. Fiscal Summary for *SB1268 / HB1882 Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant Increase Local Govt. Expenditures - Not Significant Bill Summary for *SB1268 / HB1882 This bill requires the board of commissioners or other chief legislative body of a municipality to report to the commissioner of transportation all municipal zoning ordinances adopted, including ordinances governing off-premises signage. The reports must be made on January 15 of each year and [...] show full description
Latest Action: 06/20/2008 - Public Chapter 1155 Bill TextCompanion Bill SB3508. Billboards - Establishes process for permitting digital display outdoor advertising; requires addendum to an existing billboard permit in order to operate a changeable message sign with digital display in place of any existing permitted outdoor advertising device. - Amends TCA Title 54, Chapter 21, Part 1. Fiscal Summary for *HB3259 / SB3508 Increase State Revenue - $52,500/Highway Fund/FY11-12 and Thereafter Bill Summary for *HB3259 / SB3508 ON MAY 13, 2008, THE HOUSE ADOPTED AMENDMENT #1 AND PASSED HOUSE BILL 3259, AS AMENDED. AMENDMENT #1 rewrites this bill. Present law prohibits the construction, maintenance, use, erection, or operation of an outdoor advertising within 660 feet of the nearest edge of the right-of-way and visible from the main traveled way of the interstate or primary [...] show full description
Latest Action: 03/18/2008 - Assigned to Gen. Sub of TranSenate comm Bill TextCompanion Bill HB3368. Billboards - Eliminates the 18-month period of time in which certain permits may be issued for outdoor advertising in particular locations. - Amends TCA Section 54-21-116. Fiscal Summary for *SB3235 / HB3368 Decrease State Revenue - Not Significant/Highway Fund Bill Summary for *SB3235 / HB3368 Present law places restrictions on the spacing, size, and lighting of outdoor advertising. When those restrictions were modified several years ago, the legislature enacted a provision whereby outdoor advertising in Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville, and Chattanooga that existed in conformity with prior restrictions was unaffected by the changes in restrictions. The provision specifies that if the pre-existing outdoor advertising is removed, then the location of the outdoor advertising is subject to the issuance of a permit of no more than [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 01/31/2008 - Assigned to Subcommittee Public Safety & Rural Roads of TR Bill TextCompanion Bill SB3235. Billboards - Eliminates the 18-month period of time in which certain permits may be issued for outdoor advertising in particular locations. - Amends TCA Section 54-21-116. Fiscal Summary for HB3368 / *SB3235 Decrease State Revenue - Not Significant/Highway Fund Bill Summary for HB3368 / *SB3235 Present law places restrictions on the spacing, size, and lighting of outdoor advertising. When those restrictions were modified several years ago, the legislature enacted a provision whereby outdoor advertising in Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville, and Chattanooga that existed in conformity with prior restrictions was unaffected by the changes in restrictions. The provision specifies that if the pre-existing outdoor advertising is removed, then the location of the outdoor advertising is subject to the issuance of a permit of no more than [...] show full description
Latest Action: 06/20/2008 - Public Chapter 1155 Bill TextCompanion Bill SB3508. Billboards - Establishes process for permitting digital display outdoor advertising; requires addendum to an existing billboard permit in order to operate a changeable message sign with digital display in place of any existing permitted outdoor advertising device. - Amends TCA Title 54, Chapter 21, Part 1. Fiscal Summary for *HB3259 / SB3508 Increase State Revenue - $52,500/Highway Fund/FY11-12 and Thereafter Bill Summary for *HB3259 / SB3508 ON MAY 13, 2008, THE HOUSE ADOPTED AMENDMENT #1 AND PASSED HOUSE BILL 3259, AS AMENDED. AMENDMENT #1 rewrites this bill. Present law prohibits the construction, maintenance, use, erection, or operation of an outdoor advertising within 660 feet of the nearest edge of the right-of-way and visible from the main traveled way of the interstate or primary [...] show full description
Latest Action: 03/18/2008 - Assigned to Gen. Sub of TranSenate comm Bill TextCompanion Bill HB3368. Billboards - Eliminates the 18-month period of time in which certain permits may be issued for outdoor advertising in particular locations. - Amends TCA Section 54-21-116. Fiscal Summary for *SB3235 / HB3368 Decrease State Revenue - Not Significant/Highway Fund Bill Summary for *SB3235 / HB3368 Present law places restrictions on the spacing, size, and lighting of outdoor advertising. When those restrictions were modified several years ago, the legislature enacted a provision whereby outdoor advertising in Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville, and Chattanooga that existed in conformity with prior restrictions was unaffected by the changes in restrictions. The provision specifies that if the pre-existing outdoor advertising is removed, then the location of the outdoor advertising is subject to the issuance of a permit of no more than [...] show full description
Latest Action: 06/20/2008 - Companion became Public Chapter 1155 Bill TextCompanion Bill HB3259. Billboards - Establishes process for permitting digital display outdoor advertising; requires addendum to an existing billboard permit in order to operate a changeable message sign with digital display in place of any existing permitted outdoor advertising device. - Amends TCA Title 54, Chapter 21, Part 1. Fiscal Summary for SB3508 / *HB3259 Increase State Revenue - $52,500/Highway Fund/FY11-12 and Thereafter Bill Summary for SB3508 / *HB3259 ON MAY 13, 2008, THE HOUSE ADOPTED AMENDMENT #1 AND PASSED HOUSE BILL 3259, AS AMENDED. AMENDMENT #1 rewrites this bill. Present law prohibits the construction, maintenance, use, erection, or operation of an outdoor advertising within 660 feet of the nearest edge of the right-of-way and visible from the main traveled way of the interstate or primary [...] show full description
Latest Action: 04/17/2007 - Taken Off Notice For Calendar in Subcommittee Public Transportation & Highways of Transportation of Transportation Committee Bill TextCompanion Bill SB1268. Billboards - Requires county and municipal governments that enact zoning ordinances to notify the commissioner of transportation; and prohibits the commissioner's issuance or renewal of billboard permits on rights-of-way within counties or municipalities that have ordinances regarding such billboards. - Amends TCA Title 13, Chapter 7 and Title 54, Chapter 21, Part 1. Fiscal Summary for HB1882 / *SB1268 Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant Increase Local Govt. Expenditures - Not Significant Bill Summary for HB1882 / *SB1268 This bill requires the board of commissioners or other chief legislative body of a municipality to report to the commissioner of transportation all municipal zoning ordinances adopted, including ordinances governing off-premises signage. The reports must be made on January 15 of each year and [...] show full description
Latest Action: 06/19/2007 - Public Chapter 427 Bill TextCompanion Bill SB0607. Billboards - Defines "destroy" for billboard regulation purposes; increases certain fees related to the construction, erection, operation, use, or maintenance of outdoor advertising within 600 feet of the nearest edge of the right-of-way; revises other provisions governing billboards. - Amends TCA Title 54, Chapter 21. Fiscal Summary for HB1206 / *SB0607Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant / Highway Fund Bill Summary for HB1206 / *SB0607 ON MAY 29, 2007, THE HOUSE ADOPTED AMENDMENT #2 AND PASSED HOUSE BILL 1206, AS AMENDED. AMENDMENT #2 increases the following fees related to the construction, erection, operation, use, or maintenance of outdoor advertising within 660 feet of the nearest edge of the right-of-way: (1) The application fee for a permit and tag from $75.00 to $200; (2) The renewal [...] show full description
Latest Action: 04/13/2007 - Assigned to Gen. Sub of Senate Transportation Com. Bill TextBillboards - Authorizes the holder of a legal permit to construct, erect, operate, use, and maintain outdoor advertising to transfer that permit and move the permitted device to another location instead of relocate the permitted device to another location. - Amends TCA Title 54, Chapter 21. Fiscal Summary for SB1257 / *HB0707Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant
Latest Action: 02/12/2007 - Passed second consideration, Referred to Senate Trans Comm. Bill TextCompanion Bill HB1882. Billboards - Requires county and municipal governments that enact zoning ordinances to notify the commissioner of transportation; and prohibits the commissioner's issuance or renewal of billboard permits on rights-of-way within counties or municipalities that have ordinances regarding such billboards. - Amends TCA Title 13, Chapter 7 and Title 54, Chapter 21, Part 1. Fiscal Summary for *SB1268 / HB1882 Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant Increase Local Govt. Expenditures - Not Significant Bill Summary for *SB1268 / HB1882 This bill requires the board of commissioners or other chief legislative body of a municipality to report to the commissioner of transportation all municipal zoning ordinances adopted, including ordinances governing off-premises signage. The reports must be made on January 15 of each year and [...] show full description
Latest Action: 02/20/2007 - Assigned to Subcommittee Public Transportation & Highways of TR Bill TextBillboards - Authorizes the holder of a legal permit to construct, erect, operate, use, and maintain outdoor advertising to transfer that permit and move the permitted device to another location instead of relocate the permitted device to another location. - Amends TCA Title 54, Chapter 21. Fiscal Summary for *HB0707 / SB1257Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant
Latest Action: 05/07/2007 - Companion became Public Chapter 76 Bill TextCompanion Bill SB0593. Billboards - Authorizes the use of changeable message signs if certain requirements met. - Amends TCA Title 54, Chapter 21. Fiscal Summary for HB0750 / *SB0593Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant / Highway Fund Bill Summary for HB0750 / *SB0593 ON APRIL 19, 2007, THE SENATE ADOPTED AMENDMENT #2 AND PASSED SENATE BILL 593, AS AMENDED. AMENDMENT #2 rewrites this bill. This amendment authorizes the use of changeable message signs. A changeable message sign is an off-premise advertising device that displays a series of messages at intervals by means of electronic technology, digital display, mechanical rotating panels or lights. Changeable message signs may be double-faced, back to back or "V"-type signs. In addition to meeting all other requirements for outdoor advertising signs, this amendment adds [...] show full description
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