HB 2638: Trees; conservation and replacement during development process.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Conservation and replacement of trees during development process. Expands certain existing local government authority to conserve or replace trees during the development process by expanding such authority statewide. The bill allows localities to establish higher tree canopy replacement percentages based on density per acre. The bill also alters the current process for granting exceptions to a local ordinance by altering a provision that requires the granting of an exception when strict application of the ordinance would result in unnecessary or unreasonable hardship to the developer and requiring that the locality concur with such alteration. The bill permits localities to monitor and assess the condition and coverage of tree canopies at development sites during the time period up to 20 years' maturity of the planted trees. The bill contains technical amendments.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. April 2, 2025House sustained Governor's veto
2. March 24, 2025Vetoed by Governor
3. March 11, 2025Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 24, 2025
4. March 11, 2025Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 11, 2025
5. March 10, 2025Signed by President
6. March 7, 2025Signed by Speaker
7. March 7, 2025Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB2638ER)
8. March 7, 2025Enrolled
9. February 18, 2025Passed Senate (22-Y 18-N)
10. February 17, 2025Passed by for the day
11. February 17, 2025Read third time
12. February 14, 2025Passed by for the day

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