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AR HB1075

Bill

Status

Passed

2/25/2025

Primary Sponsor

David Ray

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Origin

House of Representatives

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Prohibits counties, cities, and incorporated towns from restricting the sale or use of lawn care devices based on their energy source (e.g., gas-powered vs. electric)

  • Bars local governments from imposing excise taxes or fees on lawn care devices based on energy source, though sales and use taxes remain permitted

  • Defines "lawn care device" as any powered equipment used for lawn care, maintenance, or landscaping that relies on an energy source for its primary function

  • Preserves local government authority to purchase specific types of lawn care equipment for their own use and to enact or enforce noise ordinances

  • Approved February 25, 2025 as Act 146 of the Regular Session

Legislative Description

To Prohibit A Local Government From Regulating The Sale Or Use Of A Lawn Care Device Or Imposing A Tax Or Fee On The Use Of A Lawn Care Device In Certain Circumstances.

Last Action

Notification that HB1075 is now Act 146

2/25/2025

Committee Referrals

State Agencies and Governmental Affairs2/17/2025
City, County & Local Affairs1/23/2025
State Agencies and Governmental Affairs1/13/2025

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