2/27/09-The Senate voted 19-11 to kill a bill that would have authorized the Wyoming Department of Transportation to raise money via signage along interstates for restaurants and lodging. House lawmakers previously approved it.
WYDOT now can only charge fees to recoup the costs of posting and upkeep for signs.
According to a fiscal analysis of HB47, implementing a bidding process for commercial signage could generate $300,000 annually for transportation.

1/29/09-The Legislature’s Transportation, Highways and Military Affairs Committee voted to approve a bill that would authorize the Wyoming Department of Transportation to raise money via signage along interstates for restaurants and lodging.
WYDOT now can only charge fees to recoup the costs of posting and upkeep for signs.
According to a fiscal analysis of HB47, implementing a bidding process for commercial signage could generate $300,000 annually for transportation.
The bill now awaits final consideration on the House floor.
For bill status, call 307-777-6185.

1/21/09- A bill in the Legislature’s Transportation, Highways and Military Affairs Committee would authorize the Wyoming Department of Transportation to raise money via signage along interstates for restaurants and lodging.
WYDOT now can only charge fees to recoup the costs of posting and upkeep for signs.
According to a fiscal analysis of HB47, implementing a bidding process for commercial signage could generate $300,000 annually for transportation.
For bill status, call 307-777-6185.