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2009 Senate Bill 939: Repeal recreational land ownership acreage cap
  1. Introduced by Sen. Michelle McManus (R) on October 21, 2009, to repeal a state law that prohibits a person owning 15,000 acres or more in a single parcel for the purpose of preserving or propagating game or fish, or for yachting, hunting, boating, fishing, rowing, or any other sporting purpose.
    • Referred to the Senate Natural Resources & Environmental Affairs Committee on October 21, 2009.
      • Reported in the Senate on December 8, 2009, with the recommendation that the bill pass.
  2. Passed 37 to 0 in the Senate on January 13, 2010.
    Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"

Comments

Re: 2009 Senate Bill 939 (Repeal recreational land ownership acreage cap )  by changeagent on October 28, 2009 

 I didn't know there was law preventing you from owning too much land.  This repeal should pass.



2009 Senate Bill 939 (Repeal recreational land ownership acreage cap )  by admin on January 1, 2001 
Introduced in the Senate on October 21, 2009

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