Prohibit overnight camping on state highway right-of-way

HB 940 prohibits overnight camping and the storage of personal property on state highway rights-of-way, which are public lands maintained for road purposes. This directly affects individuals who use these areas for temporary shelter or storage. The bill defines overnight camping as between dusk and dawn, but allows exceptions for emergencies, authorized work crews, and designated rest areas for up to 24 hours. The Department of Transportation and law enforcement are empowered to issue notices for people to vacate and remove property, with non-compliance potentially leading to a civil fine of up to $50 and disposal of property. The bill also provides $15,000 to the Department of Transportation for implementation.