2005 Senate Bill 568

House Roll Call 1121: Passed

To allow billboard owners to apply for a state permit to remove vegetation blocking the sign. A sign owner would have to submit a vegetation management plan approved by an arborist or forester, and a $150 fee. The bill authorizes fines of up to $25,000 for removing vegetation without a permit.

88 Yeas / 13 Nays
Democrat (48 Yeas / 0 Nays)
Republican (40 Yeas / 13 Nays)
Excused or Not Voting (9)