Local Government - Regulatory Powers - Regulation of Invasive Trees
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “Local Government - Regulatory Powers - Regulation of Invasive Trees” Read the full text
2026 session
What it does
Authorizing the governing body of a county or municipality to adopt certain ordinances to regulate tree of heaven and certain invasive trees; and authorizing the governing body of a county or municipality to establish certain programs to incentivize the removal of tree of heaven and certain invasive trees.
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.
Where it is
First reading, house of origin · Jan 13, 2026
Hearing · Feb 4, 2026
Committee report, house of origin: Favorable with Amendments · Feb 22, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed with Amendments · Feb 17, 2026
Third reading, house of origin: Passed · Feb 19, 2026
First reading, opposite house · Feb 18, 2026
Committee report, opposite house: Favorable · Apr 2, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 16, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 18, 2026
The numbers
11
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Delegate FoleyDelegate AllenDelegate BehlerDelegate BoyceDelegate GuytonDelegate HealeyDelegate Long, J.Delegate LewisDelegate OdomDelegate SteinDelegate Ziegler
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 210 (as of Aug 30, 2026).