Introduced
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To require the Department of Natural Resources to grant an easement over state land to an individual’s property if there is no other means of access, and allow the department to impose a condition that the property not be split into parcels smaller than 40 acres. Under current law the department “may” grant and easement, but is not required to.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation
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
Amendment offered
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To require that proof of no other possible access be provided, either in a title insurance policy or with an attorney's opinion.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 106 to 1 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs