2007 House Bill 4981

Revise state land easement procedures

Introduced in the House

June 27, 2007

Introduced by Rep. Steven Lindberg (D-109)

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

July 24, 2007

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

March 11, 2008

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 by Rep. Steven Lindberg (D-109)

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)

Received in the Senate

March 12, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs