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ARIZONA STATE SENATE
Fifty-Fifth Legislature, First Regular Session
ENACTED
FACT SHEET FOR H.B. 2034/S.B. 1223
noxious weeds; government projects
Purpose
Allows the state, any political subdivision, or an agency of this state and any other governmental entity to remove noxious weeds for the purpose of routine maintenance and capital projects, and prohibits the use of noxious weeds in landscaping conducted by governmental entities.
Background
Statute defines noxious weeds as any species of plant that is, or is liable to be, detrimental or destructive and difficult to control or eradicate. Noxious weeds include any species that the Director of the Arizona Department of Agriculture, after investigation and hearing, determines a noxious weed (A.R.S. § 3-201).
There is no anticipated fiscal impact to the state General Fund associated with this legislation
Provisions
1. Allows the state, a political subdivision or a state agency to remove noxious weeds including Russian olive and salt cedar trees as part of maintenance and projects.
2. Prohibits the use of noxious weeds, including Russian olive and salt cedar trees, in landscaping conducted by governmental entities.
3. Becomes effective on the general effective date.
House Action Senate Action
NREW 1/12/21 DP 10-0-0-0 NREW 1/24/21 DP 8-1-0
3rd Read 1/28/21 59-0-1 3rdRead 2/4/21 26-3-1
(H.B. 2034 was substituted for S.B. 1223 on 3rd Read)
Signed by the Governor 2/12/21
Chapter 9
Prepared by Senate Research
February 19, 2021
KN/RA/gs