Prohibit Landscaping Practices for Water Conservation
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2024 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning the conservation of water in the state through the prohibition of certain landscaping practices.
Bill Summary:
On and after January 1, 2026, the act prohibits local governments from allowing the installation, planting, or placement of nonfunctional turf, artificial turf, or invasive plant species on commercial, institutional, or industrial property, common interest community property, or a street right-of-way, parking lot, median, or transportation corridor. The act also prohibits the department of personnel from allowing the installation, planting, or placement of nonfunctional turf, artificial turf, or invasive plant species as part of a project for the construction or renovation of a state facility, which project design commences on or after January 1, 2025. Artificial turf on athletic fields of play is exempted from the prohibitions.
APPROVED by Governor March 15, 2024
EFFECTIVE August 7, 2024
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Related Documents & Information
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.006 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer Senate Bill 24-005, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 10-2. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.003 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.004 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer Senate Bill 24-005, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 4-1. | Vote summary |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/01/2024 | House Amendments | REPASS |
27
AYE
5
NO
3
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| 03/01/2024 | House Amendments | REPASS |
26
AYE
6
NO
3
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| 03/01/2024 | House Amendments | CONCUR |
32
AYE
0
NO
3
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| 01/31/2024 | Third Reading | BILL |
28
AYE
5
NO
2
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/29/2024 | Third Reading | BILL |
48
AYE
14
NO
3
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 03/18/2024 | Governor | Governor Signed |
| 03/12/2024 | Governor | Sent to the Governor |
| 03/11/2024 | House | Signed by the Speaker of the House |
| 03/11/2024 | Senate | Signed by the President of the Senate |
| 03/01/2024 | Senate | Senate Considered House Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass |
| 02/29/2024 | House | House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 02/28/2024 | House | House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee |
| 02/26/2024 | House | House Committee on Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 02/02/2024 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources |
| 01/31/2024 | Senate | Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 01/30/2024 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee |
| 01/25/2024 | Senate | Senate Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources Refer Amended to Senate Committee of the Whole |
| 01/10/2024 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Agriculture & Natural Resources |
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| Effective Date | Chapter # | Title | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/07/2024 | 26 | Prohibit Landscaping Practices for Water Conserv |