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SB616 • 2025

Prohibits a local government from conditioning the development or use of property for needed housing based on the retention of trees.

Prohibits a local government from conditioning the development or use of property for needed housing based on the retention of trees.

Housing
Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Senator Bonham
Last action
2025-06-27
Official status
In Senate Committee
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2025-06-27 Senate

    In committee upon adjournment.

  2. 2025-01-17 Senate

    Referred to Housing and Development.

  3. 2025-01-13 Senate

    Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: This Act stops a city from limiting home building for tree preservation. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.7).
Prohibits a local government from conditioning the development or use of property for needed housing based on the retention of trees. Provides exceptions.
Sunsets January 1, 2036.
Relating to: Relating to preservation of trees for housing development.
Current location: In Senate Committee