HB 2266 would have required the Department of Commerce to create a model ordinance for landmark tree preservation. The bill failed to advance in the 2025 legislative session, eliminating the need for the local jurisdiction to wait for state guidance on tree ordinance standards.
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Bill #HB-2266
Commerce Department Model Tree Ordinance
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Meeting History
Discussed in 2 meetings
January 26, 2026
— Washington-Whatcom-Bellingham
City Council Regular Meeting
The Bellingham City Council convened for its first regular meeting of 2026, marked by significant announcements about modernized city operations and substantial infrastructure investments. The ...
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February 23, 2026
— Washington-Whatcom-Bellingham
City Council Regular Meeting
The Bellingham City Council addressed seven action items in a meeting dominated by tree preservation policy and immigration rights during turbulent national times. The evening's most significant ...
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