Bill

A 4305

Prohibits grass clippings from being thrown or deposited upon any highway

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Maritza Davila and 5 co-sponsors

Bans throwing grass clippings onto highways to cut debris, boost safety for drivers, and ease highway maintenance by agencies and crews.

REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION

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Bill Summary · A 4305

A 4305 proposes to prohibit throwing or depositing grass clippings onto any highway. The core aim is to prevent grass clippings and related lawn waste from ending up on roadways, which can create hazards or litter on infrastructure used by the public.

Introduced: February 4, 2025
Current status: Referred to the Transportation Committee (twice listed on February 4, 2025)
This indicates the bill is in the early stages of consideration and has not yet advanced to further floor action or passage.

A 9559 (prior-session)
A 4226 (prior-session)
The existence of related bills suggests ongoing interest in addressing grass clippings and/or highway debris in prior sessions, though the current bill stands on its own as introduced.

Individuals and entities capable of disposing lawn waste, including homeowners, landscapers, and contractors, would be subject to the prohibition if they throw or deposit grass clippings on a highway.
State and local transportation or law enforcement agencies would be responsible for enforcement, subject to any penalties and procedures defined in the final bill text.

Prohibition on throwing or depositing grass clippings on any highway.
Specific penalties, enforcement mechanisms, exemptions, and definitions are not included in the information provided. The exact wording of the prohibition (e.g., what constitutes “depositing,” or exceptions for roadside maintenance) would be clarified in the full bill text.

Safety and cleanliness: Reducing debris on highways could improve driving conditions and reduce skid hazards or road obstructions.
Environmental and maintenance effects: Fewer lawn clippings on roadways may lessen litter and the burden on highway maintenance crews.
Compliance and enforcement: Without the text detailing penalties, it is unclear how violators would be cited or fined or what exemptions might exist (such as maintenance activities by authorized agencies).
Implementation timeline: As of now, the bill is in committee; no enacted date or phase-in period is provided.

This summary reflects the information available in the provided bill data. For a comprehensive understanding, including exact definitions, penalties, and any exemptions, the full bill text and fiscal notes (if any) should be consulted.

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