HB 3436
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.
| Status | In House Committee (HEMGGV) |
| Sponsors | Jami Cate (Republican) (Chief) |
| Fiscal impact | May have fiscal impact, but no statement yet issued |
| Revenue impact | May have revenue impact, but no statement yet issued |
Bill Text
Prohibits cities from requiring property owners to pay for tree removal from public property or repairs to public sidewalks damaged by public trees.
Overview#
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.
Legislative History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-28 | H | First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. |
| 2025-01-30 | H | Referred to Emergency Management, General Government, and Veterans. |
| 2025-06-27 | H | In committee upon adjournment. |