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Introduced
01/10/2024
01/10/2024
In Committee
02/26/2024
02/26/2024
Crossed Over
03/11/2024
03/11/2024
Passed
03/12/2024
03/12/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/15/2024
03/15/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
CONCERNING THE CONSERVATION OF WATER IN THE STATE THROUGH THE PROHIBITION OF CERTAIN LANDSCAPING PRACTICES.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits the installation, planting, or placement of nonfunctional turf, artificial turf, and invasive plant species on applicable property, such as commercial, institutional, or industrial property, common interest community property, and public rights-of-way, starting on January 1, 2026. Local entities must enact or amend laws to regulate new development and redevelopment projects accordingly by January 1, 2026. The state Department of Personnel is also prohibited from installing these prohibited landscaping elements in new state facility construction or renovation projects starting on January 1, 2025. However, the bill allows for the maintenance of existing nonfunctional turf, artificial turf, and invasive plants, as well as the installation of native or drought-tolerant grasses. The bill aims to conserve the state's water resources and mitigate the impacts of climate change through water-wise landscaping practices.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (50)
Jeff Bridges (D)*,
Nick Hinrichsen (D)*,
Karen McCormick (D)*,
Barbara McLachlan (D)*,
Dylan Roberts (D)*,
Cleave Simpson (R)*,
Judy Amabile (D),
Jennifer Bacon (D),
Shannon Bird (D),
Andrew Boesenecker (D),
Kyle Brown (D),
Janet Buckner (D),
Lisa Cutter (D),
Lindsey Daugherty (D),
Monica Duran (D),
Elisabeth Epps (D),
Tony Exum (D),
Steve Fenberg (D),
Rhonda Fields (D),
Meg Froelich (D),
Lorena García (D),
Leslie Herod (D),
Sonya Jaquez Lewis (D),
Iman Jodeh (D),
Junie Joseph (D),
Chris Kennedy (D),
Cathy Kipp (D),
Sheila Lieder (D),
Mandy Lindsay (D),
Meghan Lukens (D),
Javier Mabrey (D),
Janice Marchman (D),
Matt Martinez (D),
Julia Marvin (D),
Tisha Mauro (D),
Julie McCluskie (D),
Dafna Michaelson Jenet (D),
David Ortiz (D),
Jennifer Parenti (D),
Kevin Priola (D),
Manny Rutinel (D),
Emily Sirota (D),
Marc Snyder (D),
Tammy Story (D),
Brianna Titone (D),
Alex Valdez (D),
Elizabeth Velasco (D),
Michael Weissman (D),
Jenny Willford (D),
Faith Winter (D),
Last Action
Governor Signed (on 03/15/2024)
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