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OR HB3436

Relating to costs associated with trees on public property; prescribing an effective date.

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Introduced
01/28/2025
In Committee
01/30/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025 Legislative Measures

Bill Summary

The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: The Act bars a city from making a property owner pay to cut down a tree on public property or to fix a sidewalk for damage from such a tree. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.7). Prohibits a city from requiring a property owner to pay for the removal of a tree from public property or repairs to a public sidewalk damaged by a tree on public property. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

AI Summary

This bill prevents cities from requiring property owners to pay for or perform certain tree-related and sidewalk maintenance tasks on public property. Specifically, the legislation prohibits municipalities from compelling property owners to remove trees or other natural growth from public property, or to repair public sidewalks that have been damaged by trees or natural growth, regardless of the city's charter or existing laws. The term "sine die" in the second section refers to the final adjournment of a legislative session without setting a specific date for reconvening. The bill will take effect 91 days after the 2025 regular session of the Eighty-third Legislative Assembly concludes. This legislation appears aimed at protecting property owners from being financially responsible for maintenance of public spaces and infrastructure that are technically under the city's jurisdiction.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to Emergency Management, General Government, and Veterans. (on 01/30/2025)

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