HB 554 (2025): clarifying the placement of advertising signs on state-owned property.

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HB 554 (2025)

clarifying the placement of advertising signs on state-owned property.

  • Status: Died: the chambers did not agree on a version
  • Term: 2025-2026
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Election Law and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Elections

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 2025 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 18, 2025, with 19 people signed in online: 4 in support and 15 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on March 3, 2025 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2025-0570h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2025-0570h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 13, 2025, changing the text of the bill. On March 13, 2025 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 13, 2025 and was referred to the Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 1, 2025. The committee voted unanimously, 4–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2025-1615s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2025-1615s) was adopted on a voice vote on May 1, 2025, changing the text of the bill. On May 1, 2025 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 12, 2025 the House adopted “House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 2025-1615s” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Diane Pauer.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 18, 2025, 9:00 AM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 201
  • March 3, 2025, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301-303
  • March 13, 2025: consent calendar, House
  • April 1, 2025, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs, LOB 103
  • May 1, 2025: consent calendar, Senate
  • June 12, 2025: floor debate, House

Votes

  • March 13, 2025, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2025-0570h — voice vote, passed
  • May 1, 2025, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2025-1615s — voice vote, passed
  • June 12, 2025, House: House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 2025-1615s — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 2025: Introduced (in recess of) 01/09/2025 and referred to Municipal and County Government
  • February 18, 2025: Public Hearing: 02/18/2025 09:00 am LOB 201
  • March 3, 2025: Executive Session: 03/03/2025 01:00 pm LOB 301-303
  • March 3, 2025: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-0570h (NT) 03/03/2025 (Vote 18-0; CC)
  • March 13, 2025: Amendment # 2025-0570h (NT): AA VV 03/13/2025
  • March 13, 2025: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2025-0570h: MA VV 03/13/2025
  • March 13, 2025: Introduced 03/13/2025 and Referred to Election Law and Municipal Affairs
  • April 1, 2025: Hearing: 04/01/2025, Room 103, LOB, 10:15 am
  • May 1, 2025: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-1615s, 05/01/2025; Vote 4-0; CC
  • May 1, 2025: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2025-1615s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/01/2025
  • May 1, 2025: Committee Amendment # 2025-1615s, AA, VV; 05/01/2025
  • June 12, 2025: House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 2025-1615s (Rep. Pauer): MA VV 06/12/2025

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • SB 45 (2025): clarifying the placement of advertising signs on state-owned property.

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