Prohibiting municipalities from banning use of grounds maintenance...
Prohibiting municipalities from banning use of grounds maintenance and snow and ice removal equipment with internal combustion engines.
This bill, HB453, aims to prevent local governments from prohibiting the use of equipment with internal combustion engines for maintaining grounds and removing snow and ice. It was introduced on January 10, 2025, and has been referred to the Municipal and County Government committee for further review.
The bill would impact local municipalities by ensuring they cannot ban the use of such equipment. This could affect landscapers, snow removal contractors, and municipalities that might be considering such bans for environmental or noise concerns. The bill’s sponsors are all Republicans and include Thomas Walsh as the primary sponsor and several others as co-sponsors.
As of January 31, 2025, the bill has been retained in the committee with a work session and an executive session scheduled for September 24, 2025. The bill has also had a public hearing on January 23, 2025, and the next steps will likely involve committee discussions and potential votes before it moves forward in the legislative process.