The proposed bill, General Assembly Committee Bill No. 292, aims to amend Section 13a-119 of the general statutes by requiring the Commissioner of Transportation to obtain approval from both the municipality and any abutting property owner before erecting a permanent sign on a municipal highway. The bill introduces new language that specifies the need for the commissioner to secure the consent of the selectmen or legislative body of the town where the highway is located, as well as the consent of the owner of the real property adjacent to the area where the sign is to be placed. This change is intended to ensure that local stakeholders have a say in the placement of signage that may affect their properties and the surrounding community.

Additionally, the bill updates the language regarding the specifications for traffic control devices, replacing the previous reference to the "manual of uniform traffic control devices" with the "Federal Highway Administration's Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways." The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and includes provisions for the Commissioner to adopt regulations that outline the criteria for designating control cities based on standards established by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials.

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