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HR 62

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REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL TO CONVENE A VEGETATION MANAGEMENT WORKING GROUP TO STUDY, EVALUATE, AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REGULATIONS THAT DEFINE PROPERTY OWNER OBLIGATIONS FOR VEGETATION MANAGEMENT ON PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PROPERTY TO MITIGATE WILDFIRE RISK, AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS THAT DEFINE A LINE CLEARANCE TREE TRIMMER AND ESTABLISH MINIMUM SAFETY STANDARDS, TRAINING, AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS PERFORMING LINE CLEARANCE TREE TRIMMING AT OR NEAR ELECTRIC UTILITY FACILITIES.

2025
Introduced by Andrew Garrett, Darius Kila, Nicole Lowen and 5 other co-sponsors

HR 62 establishes a working group to set clear vegetation management guidelines for property owners and tree trimmers, aiming to reduce wildfire risks and enhance safety.

Reported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1821), recommending adoption.
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HB 862

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RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION SERVICES.

2025
Introduced by Terez Amato, Trish La Chica, Diamond Garcia and 17 other co-sponsors

HB 862 enhances student transportation by improving collaboration between education and transportation departments, ensuring safer, reliable services for all students.

Act 140, 05/30/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1240).
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