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2021 SESSION
HB 1778 Removal of clutter from property; definition, civil penalty.
Introduced by: Jeion A. Ward | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Removal of clutter from property; civil penalty. Provides that a locality may by ordinance require the removal of clutter from property, or may, whenever the governing body deems it necessary, after reasonable notice, have such clutter removed by its own agents or employees, in which event the cost or expenses thereof shall be chargeable to and paid by the owners of such property and may be collected by the locality as taxes are collected. The bill defines "clutter" as including mechanical equipment, household furniture, containers, and similar items that may be detrimental to the well-being of a community when they are left in public view for an extended period or are allowed to accumulate. Violations of the bill are subject to the existing civil penalty applicable to violations of provisions relating to the removal of trash, garbage, refuse, litter, and similar substances from property.
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HISTORY
- 12/29/20 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/21 21101674D
- 12/29/20 House: Referred to Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns
- 01/14/21 House: Assigned CC & T sub: Land Use
- 01/21/21 House: Subcommittee recommends reporting (6-Y 2-N)
- 01/29/21 House: Reported from Counties, Cities and Towns (12-Y 9-N)
- 02/01/21 House: Read first time
- 02/02/21 House: Read second time and engrossed
- 02/03/21 House: Read third time and passed House (55-Y 43-N)
- 02/03/21 House: VOTE: Passage (55-Y 43-N)
- 02/04/21 Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed
- 02/04/21 Senate: Referred to Committee on Local Government
- 02/05/21 Senate: Continued to 2021 Sp. Sess. 1 in Local Government (15-Y 0-N)