HB1778
Removal of clutter from property; definition, civil penalty.
Summary
As Passed Both Chambers. Removal of clutter from property; civil penalty.
Provides that a locality may by ordinance require the removal of clutter from property, except on land zoned for or in active farming operation, 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 ... (More) 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. (Less)-
Bill History
- 12/29/2020 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/21 21101674D
- 12/29/2020 - House: Referred to Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns
- 01/14/2021 - House: Assigned CC & T sub: Land Use
- 01/21/2021 - House: Subcommittee recommends reporting (6-Y 2-N)
- 01/29/2021 - House: Reported from Counties, Cities and Towns (12-Y 9-N)
- 02/01/2021 - House: Read first time
- 02/02/2021 - House: Read second time and engrossed
- 02/03/2021 - House: Read third time and passed House (55-Y 43-N)
- 02/03/2021 - House: VOTE: Passage (55-Y 43-N) Close Floor Vote
- 02/04/2021 - Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed
- 02/04/2021 - Senate: Referred to Committee on Local Government
- 02/05/2021 - Senate: Continued to 2021 Sp. Sess. 1 in Local Government (15-Y 0-N)
- 02/15/2021 - Senate: Senate committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered
- 02/15/2021 - Senate: Senate committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered
- 02/15/2021 - Senate: Reported from Local Government with amendments (8-Y 6-N)
- 02/16/2021 - Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed (38-Y 0-N)
- 02/17/2021 - Senate: Read third time
- 02/17/2021 - Senate: Reading of amendments waived
- 02/17/2021 - Senate: Committee amendments agreed to
- 02/17/2021 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate as amended
- 02/17/2021 - Senate: Defeated by Senate (19-Y 20-N) Close Floor Vote
- 02/17/2021 - Senate: Reconsideration of defeated action agreed to by Senate (38-Y 0-N)
- 02/17/2021 - Senate: Passed by for the day
- 02/18/2021 - Senate: Read third time
- 02/18/2021 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate as amended
- 02/18/2021 - Senate: Passed Senate with amendments (21-Y 18-N) Close Floor Vote
- 02/22/2021 - House: Placed on Calendar
- 02/22/2021 - House: Senate amendments agreed to by House (52-Y 43-N)
- 02/22/2021 - House: VOTE: Adoption (52-Y 43-N) Close Floor Vote
- 02/25/2021 - House: Enrolled
- 02/25/2021 - House: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1778ER)
- 02/25/2021 - Senate: Signed by President
- 02/26/2021 - House: Signed by Speaker
- 03/01/2021 - House: Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 1, 2021
- 03/01/2021 - Governor: Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 31, 2021
- 03/18/2021 - Governor: Approved by Governor-Chapter 125 (effective 7/1/21)
- 03/18/2021 - Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0125)
