SB 1927 - Municipal tree ordinances

SB 1927 ensures that homeowners have the freedom to remove Ashe juniper trees from their residential property without needing permission from their city or paying mitigation fees. This change removes an unnecessary layer of local regulation and affirms private property rights. The bill protects homeowners from burdensome compliance costs and prevents cities from collecting fees that act as hidden taxes. By limiting local overreach, the bill supports smaller government and reduces municipal interference in personal property decisions. The law aligns with free-market principles by removing obstacles that can raise costs for homeowners. It also prevents cities from using environmental rules to grow bureaucracies or extract revenue under the guise of tree protection. For these reasons, TFR supports SB 1927.