Introduced
by
To allow county drain authorities to remove obstructions from a watercourse that is not an existing drain, after an inspection and with the approval of landowners, if the obstruction were causing problems such as flooding, excessive erosion, etc. This refers to the extensive networks of “drains” (ditches, culverts and more) that remove surplus water from land, the creation of which allowed a large proportion of this state to be farmed and developed.
Referred to the Committee on Local Government and Elections
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Referred to the Committee on Local Government
Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Amendment offered
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To clarify the definition of flooding in the bill.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 99 to 10 (details)
To allow county drain authorities to remove obstructions from a watercourse that is not an existing drain, after an inspection and with the approval of landowners, if the obstruction were causing problems such as flooding, excessive erosion, etc. This refers to the extensive networks of “drains” (ditches, culverts and more) that remove surplus water from land, the creation of which allowed a large proportion of this state to be farmed and developed.
Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)
To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.
