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Minutes for HB2135 - Committee on Local Government
Short Title
Restrictions on city and county political sign regulations repealed.
Minutes Content for Wed, Feb 20, 2019
The Chair called for consideration of HB2135 dealing with political signs.
A motion was made by Representative Bergquist to consider the bill favorable for passage. The motion was seconded by Representative Curtis and passed by the Committee.
Having voted on the side of the prevailing side of the motion, Representative Carmichael asked the Committee to reconsider the bill. Representative Bergquist withdrew his motion.
Representative Capps, saying that he wanted to provide common ground for the bill, presented an amendment (Attachment 5). He explained that the amendment clarifies certain protections and makes a distinction between private landowners and commercial property. A member expressed concern that the bill makes county officials agents of the state. Another member commented that the amendment has too many restrictions. Mr. Capps replied that the amendment seeks to defer to private-property owners.
A motion was made by Representative Capps and seconded by Representative Esau to amend HB2135. The motion was defeated 3 to 8. Representative Carmichael was recorded as voting no. Representatives Capps and Representative Esau were recording as voting yes.
Representative Curtis presented an amendment to return home rule to cities and counties (Attachment 6). Mr. Heim commented that the amendment allows counties to adopt a resolution or ordinance as they see fit. He explained that the last page of the amendment identifies what is being repealed. Representative Curtis commented that the amendment seeks to accomplish what the bill in 2013 failed to do. Two members suggested the amendment was not germane.
Representative Curtis moved and Representative Amyx seconded to approve the amendment. The motion was defeated 5 to 6. Representatives Moore and Carmichael were recorded as voting yes. Representatives Esau and Capps were recorded as voting no.
Representative Amyx moved to consider the bill as favorable for passage. The motion was seconded by Representative Moore. The motion passed 7-4. Representatives Capps and Esau were recorded as voting no. Representative Moore and Carmichael were recorded as voting yes.
