Reagan Outdoor Advertising has requested exemption from the notification and precautions, which is the reason for this bill. Both representatives proposed that the committee oppose SB 181. The bill came about because of certain costs associated with journeyman employees and their training to be able to work near power lines. The billboard companies are attempting to make workers' compensation their exclusive remedy for power line related injuries. This would mean that injured employees could not sue the billboard company.
Some cities have municipal power systems.
The provisions of this bill are bad public policy. The ULCT will oppose SB 181 - Outdoor Advertising Structures Near Power Lines. SB 51 - Water Rights Transfer Amendments Joe Melling, City Manager, Cedar City, told the committee that the rewrite of this bill appears to be an attempt to codify what the courts have already done. The sponsor has said that he will leave the bill in protected status. The committee will discuss this bill at its next meeting on February 17.