HB 1303 (2026): authorizing municipalities to adopt zoning ordinances related to the protection, management, or replacement of tree canopy.
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HB 1303 (2026)
authorizing municipalities to adopt zoning ordinances related to the protection, management, or replacement of tree canopy.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Municipal and County Government
- Subject: Municipalities
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 10, 2026, with 63 people signed in online: 62 in support and 1 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on February 17, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 5, 2026 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Suzanne Vail (D - Hills 6) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Debra Altschiller (D - SD24)
- Rep. Tony Caplan (D - Merr 8)
- Rep. John Cloutier (D - Sull 6)
- Rep. Linda Haskins (D - Rock 11)
- Rep. Allan Howland (D - Straf 20)
- Rep. Peter Petrigno (D - Hills 43)
- Rep. Carry Spier (D - Hills 6)
- Sen. David Watters (D - SD4)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 10, 2026, 11:10 AM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, GP 154
- February 17, 2026, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, GP 154
- March 5, 2026: consent calendar, House
Votes
- March 5, 2026, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Municipal and County Government
- February 10, 2026: Public Hearing: 02/10/2026 11:10 am GP 154
- February 17, 2026: Executive Session: 02/17/2026 09:00 am GP 154
- February 17, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/17/2026 (Vote 17-0; CC)
- March 5, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/05/2026