Arizona 55th Legislature - 1st Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 1223 — noxious weeds; government projects.

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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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This bill died with 55th Legislature - 1st Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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What changed in the latest version

9 added · 11 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the latest version of SB 1223, the language regarding the handling of noxious weeds in government projects has been clarified. This bill now specifies the authority to remove noxious weeds while prohibiting their use in certain projects. These changes are important because they aim to ensure that public land and projects do not contribute to the spread of invasive plant species, protecting local ecosystems.

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SB1223 - 551R - I Ver       REFERENCE TITLE:
SB1223 - 551R - S Ver       Senate Engrossed   noxious weeds;
noxious weeds;
        State of Arizona Senate Fifty-fifth Legislature First Regular Session       SB 1223   Introduced by Senator Kerr     AN ACT   amending title 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding chapter 8;
        State of Arizona Senate Fifty-fifth Legislature First Regular Session       SENATE BILL 1223       AN ACT   amending title 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding chapter 8;
Section 1.  Title 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended by adding chapter 8, to read:
Section 1.
CHAPTER 8 GOVERNMENTAL MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS AND CAPITAL PROJECTS ARTICLE 1.  GENERAL PROVISIONS START_STATUTE1-801.  Maintenance operations and capital projects;
Title 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended by adding chapter 8, to read:
CHAPTER 8 GOVERNMENTAL MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS AND CAPITAL PROJECTS ARTICLE 1.
GENERAL PROVISIONS START_STATUTE1-801.
Maintenance operations and capital projects;
1.  May remove noxious weeds as defined in section 3-201, including Russian Olive and salt cedar trees, as part of routine maintenance operations and capital projects.
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2.  May not use noxious weeds as defined in section 3-201, including Russian Olive and Salt Cedar trees, in landscaping.
May remove noxious weeds as defined in section 3-201, including Russian Olive and salt cedar trees, as part of routine maintenance operations and capital projects.
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May not use noxious weeds as defined in section 3-201, including Russian Olive and Salt Cedar trees, in landscaping.
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Action History

  1. DP

  2. Senate Second Reading

  3. Senate First Reading

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 1223?
SB 1223 is sponsored by Sine Kerr.
What is the current status of SB 1223?
This bill died with 55th Legislature - 1st Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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