Introduced
by
To define in statute what is a drain "visibly in existence," which means it can be determined to be an easement across a person's property (even if this easement is not specified in the deed). The criteria for open or closed drains would be that they can be visibly identified by banks, slopes, manhole covers, or other structures that would identify the existence of a drain. This relates to drain easements that were created before these started being recorded in 1956, and so are not on file with the register of deeds.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 72 to 33 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Bioeconomy
