Urge Senate Committee to Oppose SB 1400 - Tree-Trimming Ordinances
On Tuesday, April 2 at 2:00 p.m., the Senate Community Affairs Committee will consider SB 1400 ( Albritton ) relating to tree-trimming and removal. 
This bill prohibits local governments from requiring a permit for tree trimming and removal under certain circumstances and would encourage residents to trim and remove trees before, during and after a storm, creating dangerous debris and possibly putting people in harm's way.  
Talking Points
  • SB 1400 would make it impossible for local governments to protect their tree canopies and preserve heritage trees, which could have significant consequences.
  • Trees are a key resilience strategy, they help with floodplain management, fight urban heat island effect, and provide critical habitat for resident and migrating birds.
Please contact members of the committee and urge them to vote NO on SB 1400!
Anitere Flores, Chair (R-39)
(850) 487-5039
@anitere_flores

Gary Farmer Jr., Vice Chair (D-34)
(850) 487-5034
@garymfarmer

Doug Broxson (R-1)
(850) 487-5001
@DougBroxson
Jason Pizzo (D-38)
(850) 487-5038
@pizzoforsenate

David Simmons (R-9)
(850) 487-5009
@DSimmonsFL
Click here to download a spreadsheet with committee contact information. You can also use the League’s Contact Your Legislator advocacy tool to email your legislators.
Watch Live on The Florida Channel
To watch this committee hearing, go to https://thefloridachannel.org/, click on Live Streams and look for the Senate Community Affairs hearing on Tuesday at 2:00 p.m.
Thank You for Your Advocacy Efforts!