HB26-1239
County Enforcement Authority
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2026 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning modifications to a county's enforcement authority in connection with property in the county.
Bill Summary:
The bill updates and modernizes county enforcement authority in connection with:
- Providing for and compelling the removal of rubbish, including trash, junk, and garbage, from property within the county;
- Providing for and compelling the removal of weeds and brush from property within the county;
- Providing for and compelling the removal or securing of any building or structure in the county, with specified exceptions, that, due to its condition, presents a substantial danger or hazard to the public health, safety, or welfare; and
- The unlawful erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, or use of any building or structure in the county or the use of any land in the county in violation of a zoning resolution or ordinance adopted by the board of county commissioners.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Committees
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Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 03/12/2026 | PA1 |
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 03/06/2026 | Initial Fiscal Note |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment C) | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment D) | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.003 (Attachment E) | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.004 (Attachment F) | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.005 (Attachment G) | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.006 (Attachment H) | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.008 (Attachment I) | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.009 (Attachment J) | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.010 (Attachment K) | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer House Bill 26-1239, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 9-3. | Vote summary |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/13/2026 | Third Reading | BILL |
53
AYE
10
NO
2
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Amendment Number | Committee/ Floor Hearing | Status | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/12/2026 | L.012 | Second Reading | Passed [**] | |
| 03/10/2026 | L.010 | HOU Transportation, Housing & Local Government | Passed [*] | |
| 03/10/2026 | L.009 | HOU Transportation, Housing & Local Government | Passed [*] | |
| 03/10/2026 | L.008 | HOU Transportation, Housing & Local Government | Passed [*] | |
| 03/10/2026 | L.006 | HOU Transportation, Housing & Local Government | Passed [*] | |
| 03/10/2026 | L.005 | HOU Transportation, Housing & Local Government | Passed [*] | |
| 03/10/2026 | L.004 | HOU Transportation, Housing & Local Government | Passed [*] | |
| 03/10/2026 | L.003 | HOU Transportation, Housing & Local Government | Passed [*] | |
| 03/10/2026 | L.002 | HOU Transportation, Housing & Local Government | Passed [*] | |
| 03/10/2026 | L.001 | HOU Transportation, Housing & Local Government | Passed [*] |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 03/13/2026 | House | House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 03/12/2026 | House | House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor |
| 03/10/2026 | House | House Committee on Transportation, Housing & Local Government Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 02/18/2026 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Transportation, Housing & Local Government |
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