HIGHWAY SIGNS TO IDENTIFY

BUSINESSES SELLING ALTERNATIVE FUELS

House Bill 5747

Sponsor:  Rep. Michael Lahti

Committee:  Agriculture

Complete to 6-17-08

A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 5747 AS INTRODUCED 2-14-08

The bill would amend Section 2 of Public Act 205 of 1941 to require the State Department of Transportation to allow and approve "logo signage" within the right-of-way of limited access highways (such as freeways) to identify businesses that sell alternative fuels at retail and to indicate the type or types of alternative fuels sold.  "Alternative fuels" would mean biodiesel, biodiesel blend, or E85 fuel, as those terms are defined in Section 78 of the Michigan Strategic Fund Act. 

Any revenue received under existing "logo signage" agreements entered into by the Transportation Department is deposited into the State Trunk Line Fund.  This would also be the case with any revenue from "alternative fuel" logo signage agreements. 

MCL 252.52

FISCAL IMPACT:

A fiscal analysis is in process.

                                                                                           Legislative Analyst:   Shannan Kane

                                                                                                  Fiscal Analyst:   William E. Hamilton

■ This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.