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DC B25-0472

DC B25-0472
Tree Preservation Enhancement Amendment Act of 2023


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Introduced
09/18/2023
In Committee
09/19/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

25th Council

Bill Summary

A BILL IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA To amend the Urban Forest Preservation Act of 2002 to change the definition of a Special Tree, increase the fee for removal of Special Trees, establish a fee for the removal of Heritage Trees, and limit the use of the Tree Fund for plantings on public property.

AI Summary

This bill, the Tree Preservation Enhancement Amendment Act of 2023, amends the Urban Forest Preservation Act of 2002 to change the definition of a "Special Tree" from 44 inches to 25 inches in circumference, increase the fee for removing Special Trees, establish a fee for removing "Heritage Trees" (a new term defined as trees with a circumference of 25 inches or more), and limit the use of the Tree Fund for plantings on public property to 25% of the running five-year average of the fund's receipts. The bill aims to enhance tree preservation efforts in the District of Columbia.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Public Hearing Held (on 03/18/2024)

Bill Topics

Environment
  • ‐ Land and Water Conservation
  • ‐ Species and Forest Protection

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