SF485 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
New billboards statewide moratorium establishment and existing billboards nonconforming uses declaration provision
AI Generated Summary
This bill is proposing to stop the creation of new billboards across Minnesota. It argues that while Minnesota is known for its natural beauty, which helps attract tourists, billboards harm this scenery and, as a result, could negatively impact tourism. The bill would make it illegal for any new billboards to be put up in the state and would classify any existing billboards as nonconforming to current standards. This means that while existing billboards can remain, no new ones can be built, and the existing ones could be subject to stricter regulations in the future.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 20, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| January 20, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Transportation |
| April 02, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to | State and Local Government |
| April 02, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to | State and Local Government |
Citations
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{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"A provision declaring existing billboards as nonconforming uses."
],
"removed": [],
"summary": "This bill modifies the status of existing billboards under section 462.357.",
"modified": [
"Adjusts the status of already existing billboards within the zoning regulations."
]
},
"citation": "462.357"
}
]