Introduced
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To require the Department of Natural Resources and Environment to grant a roadway easement over state land to an individual’s property if there is no other means of access, with several exceptions, if the owner grants similar easement to the department across the owner’s land, and subject to any other conditions the department wants to impose. 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-4) 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 as previously described.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 99 to 9 (details)
To require the Department of Natural Resources and Environment to grant a roadway easement over state land to an individual’s property if there is no other means of access, with several exceptions, if the owner grants similar easement to the department across the owner’s land, and subject to any other conditions the department wants to impose. Under current law the department “may” grant and easement, but is not required to.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Environment, and Great Lakes
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-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 as previously described.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To only require an easement be granted if the property was presumed to be accessible when it was purchased by the current owner because of the existence of a road.
The amendment failed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To only require an easement be granted if "landlocked" property owner bought the property knowing it lacked vehicle access.
The amendment failed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To only require an easement be granted if the parcel "was legally created in compliance with state law," including the state subdivision law.
The amendment failed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 25 to 12 (details)
To require the Department of Natural Resources and Environment to grant a roadway easement over state land to an individual’s property if there is no other means of access, with several exceptions, if the owner grants similar easement to the department across the owner’s land, and subject to any other conditions the department wants to impose. Under current law the department “may” grant and easement, but is not required to.
Passed in the House 98 to 9 (details)
To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.
