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 legal language that specifies the need for the approval of the selectmen or legislative body of the town where the highway is located, as well as the consent of the property owner adjacent to the area where the sign will 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 specifications for traffic control signs and devices to align with the Federal Highway Administration's Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways, replacing the previous reference to the manual of uniform traffic control devices. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and includes provisions for the Commissioner to adopt regulations regarding the designation of control cities based on established standards. Overall, the bill emphasizes local governance and property rights in the context of municipal highway signage.

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