Introduced
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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.
Referred to the Committee on Local Government and Urban Policy
Reported without amendment
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
Substitute offered
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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 104 to 0 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Forestry, and Tourism
