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HB2817 • 2025
Eliminates the closure of forestland, due to fire danger, by permit closure.
This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.
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Chapter 59, (2025 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2026.
Governor signed.
Speaker signed.
President signed.
Third reading. Carried by Golden. Passed. Ayes, 25; Nays, 1--Bonham; Excused, 3--Anderson, Meek, Thatcher.
Carried over to 05-01 by unanimous consent.
Recommendation: Do pass.
Second reading.
Work Session held.
Public Hearing held.
First reading. Referred to President's desk.
Referred to Natural Resources and Wildfire.
Third reading. Carried by Osborne. Passed. Ayes, 57; Excused, 3--Lively, Nguyen H, Wallan.
Rules suspended. Carried over to March 4, 2025 Calendar.
Second reading.
Recommendation: Do pass.
Work Session held.
Public Hearing held.
Public Hearing held.
Referred to Climate, Energy, and Environment.
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Digest: The Act removes permit closure of forests. (Flesch Readability Score: 66.7). Eliminates the closure of forestland, due to fire danger, by permit closure. Relating to: Relating to forestland closures. Current location: Chapter Number Assigned