2003 House Bill 5107

Introduced in the House

Oct. 1, 2003

Introduced by Rep. Ruth Johnson (R-46)

To require the Department of Transportation to consider the use of “context-sensitive design” in state road projects. "Context-sensitive design" would mean a project in harmony with its environment, and preserving community, scenic, aesthetic, historical, and natural resources while maintaining safety and mobility.

Referred to the Committee on Land Use and Environment

Oct. 30, 2003

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Nov. 6, 2003

Amendment offered by Rep. Jack Minore (D-49)

To also require context-sensitive design be considered in undertaking new construction, improvement, or preservation of bridges.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 99 to 6 (details)

To require the Department of Transportation to consider the use of “context-sensitive design” in state road and bridge projects. "Context-sensitive design" would mean a project in harmony with its environment, and preserving community, scenic, aesthetic, historical, and natural resources while maintaining safety and mobility.

Received in the Senate

Nov. 12, 2003

Referred to the Committee on Transportation