2005 Senate Bill 499

Add new “no trespassing” posting option

Introduced in the Senate

May 12, 2005

Introduced by Sen. Michelle McManus (R-35)

To establish that a property owner can “post” his property to indicate that trespassing is prohibited by placing purple paint marks on trees or posts not more than 100 feet apart and readily visible to a person approaching the property. Each paint mark must be a vertical line at least 8 inches long, between 3 feet and 5 feet above the ground.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

May 18, 2006

Reported without amendment

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

May 23, 2006

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

May 24, 2006

Passed in the Senate 35 to 2 (details)

To establish that a property owner can “post” his property to indicate that trespassing is prohibited by placing purple paint marks on trees or posts not more than 100 feet apart and readily visible to a person approaching the property. Each paint mark must be a vertical line at least 8 inches long, between 3 feet and 5 feet above the ground.

Received in the House

May 24, 2006

Referred to the Committee on Conservation, Forestry, and Outdoor Recreation

June 8, 2006

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.