RELATING TO ARBORISTS.
HB 1380 requires the state to ensure that all certified arborists working for the state (including contractors) follow established best management practices for tree care. This bill directly affects state-employed arborists and contractors hired by the state for tree-related work. It does not create new standards but mandates enforcement of existing best practices, focusing on compliance within state operations. The bill is currently pending in the 2026 legislative session after being carried over from 2025.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 23, 2025
Last action Dec 8, 2025
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1
Jan 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 4
lower
Jan 23, 2025
Introduced
Introduced and Pass First Reading.
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7 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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