2017 Senate Bill 176 / Public Act 45

Clarify highway attraction sign eligibility

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 22, 2017

Introduced by Sen. Tom Casperson (R-38)

To clarify a detail of which attractions may post a tourist-oriented sign on rural roads, as it applies to operations that are visible from the road where the sign is posted. Current law allows these signs for attractions that are not visible from the road.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

March 14, 2017

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 16, 2017

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

March 16, 2017

Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

May 2, 2017

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 18, 2017

Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)

To clarify a detail of which attractions may post a tourist-oriented sign on rural roads, as it applies to operations that are visible from the road where the sign is posted. Current law allows these signs for attractions that are not visible from the road.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 7, 2017