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SB638 • 2025

Provides that a small forestland owner that planted trees under reforestation requirements may harvest the trees.

Provides that a small forestland owner that planted trees under reforestation requirements may harvest the trees.

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 Natural Resources and Wildfire.

  3. 2025-01-13 Senate

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

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act says some persons may cut trees without following certain laws. The Act says that the laws apply again after the trees are cut. (Flesch Readability Score: 82.4).
Provides that a small forestland owner that planted trees under reforestation requirements may harvest the trees. Specifies that reforestation requirements apply after the trees have been harvested. Allows the State Board of Forestry to adopt rules.
Relating to: Relating to small forestland owners.
Current location: In Senate Committee