California 2009-2010 Regular Session Status: In Committee

AB 109 — Outdoor advertising: digital advertising displays.

Last action — From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2009-2010 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Existing law, the Outdoor Advertising Act, provides for the regulation by the Department of Transportation of advertising displays, as defined, within view of public highways, as specified. This bill would prohibit an advertising display that is visible from a state, county, or city highway, as specified, from being constructed as, or converted, enhanced, improved, modified, modernized, or altered into, a digital advertising display, as defined, unless it complies with a specified permitting process. The bill, until January 1, 2012, would also prohibit an official highway changeable message sign, as defined, from being constructed as, or converted, enhanced, improved, modified, modernized, or altered into, a digital advertising display for the purpose of displaying messages other than official traffic operations or public safety messages. The bill would also prohibit the painting, installation, or application of a supergraphic, as defined, to an exterior building wall until the State Fire Marshal promulgates safety regulations governing these signs. The bill would provide for civil penalties for a violation of these provisions and provide other remedies for enforcement. The bill would also state the intent of the Legislature.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

  2. Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.

  3. Re-referred to Com. on G.O.

  4. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on G.O. Read second time and amended.

  5. In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

  6. Re-referred to Com. on G.O.

  7. Read second time and amended.

  8. From committee: Amend, do pass as amended, and re-refer to Com. on G.O. (Ayes 7. Noes 3.) (March 17).

  9. Referred to Coms. on JUD. and G.O.

  10. From printer. May be heard in committee February 13.

  11. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

  • Feuer · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Feuer

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

121 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

Failed 4 Yea · 10 Nay · 6 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 41006
Total 41006
% of votes cast 20%50%0%30%
How each member voted (20)
Member Party Vote
Hall — Nay
De — Yea
Leon — Yea
Evans — Yea
Portantino — Not Voting
Cook — Nay
Jeffries — Not Voting
Lieu — Nay
Mendoza — Nay
Silva — Not Voting
Torres — Nay
Torrico — Nay
Tran — Nay
Anderson — Nay
Hill — Nay
Nestande — Nay
Price — Yea
Chesbro — Not Voting
Coto — Not Voting
Galgiani — Not Voting

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Subjects

public-safety technology
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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 109 do?
Existing law, the Outdoor Advertising Act, provides for the regulation by the Department of Transportation of advertising displays, as defined, within view of public highways, as specified. This bill would prohibit an advertising display that is visible from a state, county, or city highway, as specified, from being constructed as, or converted, enhanced, improved, modified, modernized, or altered into, a digital advertising display, as defined, unless it complies with a specified permitting process. The bill, until January 1, 2012, would also prohibit an official highway changeable message sign, as defined, from being constructed as, or converted, enhanced, improved, modified, modernized, or altered into, a digital advertising display for the purpose of displaying messages other than official traffic operations or public safety messages. The bill would also prohibit the painting, installation, or application of a supergraphic, as defined, to an exterior building wall until the State Fire Marshal promulgates safety regulations governing these signs. The bill would provide for civil penalties for a violation of these provisions and provide other remedies for enforcement. The bill would also state the intent of the Legislature.
Who sponsors AB 109?
AB 109 is sponsored by Feuer.
What is the current status of AB 109?
This bill died with 2009-2010 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track AB 109?
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