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HB 55: Trees and Other Vegetation within Rights-of-way

GENERAL BILL by Garcia

Trees and Other Vegetation within Rights-of-way; Authorizes DOT to suspend prohibition against removal or cutting of trees or other vegetation in response to state of emergency declared by Governor; requires DOT to adopt guidelines relating to removal or cutting of trees or other vegetation for purpose of clearing debris generated during declared state of emergency.

Effective Date: 7/1/2023
Last Action: 5/5/2023 House - Died in Transportation & Modals Subcommittee
Bill Text: PDF



Bill History

Date Chamber Action
12/16/2022 House • Filed
1/10/2023 House • Referred to Transportation & Modals Subcommittee
• Referred to Constitutional Rights, Rule of Law & Government Operations Subcommittee
• Referred to Infrastructure Strategies Committee
• Now in Transportation & Modals Subcommittee
3/7/2023 House • 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
5/5/2023 House • Died in Transportation & Modals Subcommittee