Legislation - SB0266

Authorizing the governing body of a county or municipality to adopt certain ordinances to regulate the nonnative, highly invasive, deciduous hardwood tree known as tree of heaven; and authorizing the governing body of a county or municipality to establish a bounty program to incentivize the removal of trees of heaven.

Committees

Original:: Education, Energy, and the Environment Click to view Recorded Media

Details

Cross-filed with: HB0035

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): October 1, 2026

History

Legislation History
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 1/19/2026 Legislative Date 1/19/2026 Action First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Local Government - Regulatory Powers - Regulation of Tree of Heaven Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 1/23/2026 Legislative Date 1/23/2026 Action Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m. Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action
Senate	1/19/2026	1/19/2026	First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment
			Text - First - Local Government - Regulatory Powers - Regulation of Tree of Heaven
Senate	1/23/2026	1/23/2026	Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m.

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