Conference committee clears bill making tree destruction on public land a misdemeanor
Apr 29, 2026
Apr 29, 2026
Conference committee adopted SB 2983 CD1, which creates a misdemeanor for criminal destruction of trees on state or county property (excluding fire); conferees said they were "very happy" with the CD and voted to pass it.
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A conference committee adopted the conference draft of SB 2983 on April 29, which would make the criminal destruction of trees on state or county property a misdemeanor, excluding lawful fire activity.
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