STATE BILLDC B26-0059PASSED

Tree Preservation Enhancement Amendment Act of 2025

As introduced, bill 26-59 would change the definition of a Special Tree and increase the fee for removal of Special Trees. It establishes a fee for the removal of Heritage Trees, and limits the use of the Tree Fund for plantings on public property. FISCAL NOTE - This bill was passed Subject to Appropriations. Bill fully funded via Act 26-416. Please see Fiscal Impact Statement and Funding Certification Letter for more information.

Status: Passed; Signed or otherwise enacted
Status date: May 21, 2026; 175 days ago
Current chamber: Council
Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session

DC B26-0059 · PassedMay 21

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Bill details

Last action: Law Number L26-0113 Effective from May 21, 2026 · May 21, 2026

Sponsor

PMPhil MendelsonSenator · Democrat · SD-000Primary sponsor

Bill history

Newest first.

May 21, 2026Law Number L26-0113 Effective from May 21, 2026Council

Apr 9, 2026Transmitted to CongressCouncil

Mar 27, 2026Act A26-0283 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 005086Council

Mar 24, 2026Returned from MayorCouncil

Mar 24, 2026Enacted without Mayor's Signature with Act Number A26-0283Council

Mar 9, 2026Transmitted to Mayor, Response Due on March 24, 2026Council

Mar 3, 2026Final Reading, CCCouncil

Feb 3, 2026First Reading, CCCouncil

Show 4 earlier actions

Dec 18, 2025Committee Mark-up of B26-0059Council

Jan 24, 2025Notice of Intent to Act on B26-0059 Published in the DC RegisterCouncil

Jan 21, 2025Referred to Committee on Transportation and the EnvironmentCouncil

Jan 13, 2025Introduced in Office of the SecretaryCouncil

Recorded votes

First Reading, CCFeb 3, 2026 · Council · 13 yea · 0 nayPassed

Final Reading, CCMar 3, 2026 · Council · 13 yea · 0 nayPassed

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