General Bill Info
Legislative Topic:
Conservation
Bill Year:
2016
Brief Bill Description:
This legislation addresses the unintended consequences of legislation adopted in 2011. The legislation distinguishes court review standards for proposals to terminate or amend conservation easements. It clarifies the standard for proposed amendments to enable the Court, upon review, to approve a proposed amendment that results in a net gain to conservation values protected by a conservation easement.
Add to Agenda?:
Consider Supporting
Legislative Activity Type:
Bill
House Info
House Bill #:
7196
Rep Lead Sponsor:
House Committee Assignment:
House Hearings:
Current House Bill Status:
Deferred
House Bill Status Report:
01/15/2016 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary
01/29/2016 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/03/2016)
02/03/2016 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
03/07/2016 Scheduled for consideration (03/09/2016)
03/09/2016 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Senate Info
Senate Bill #:
2233
Senate Lead Sponsor:
Sen Co-Sponsor:
Senate Committee Assignment:
Current Senate Bill Status:
Passed Senate - Sent to House
Senate Bill Status Report:
01/27/2016 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
01/29/2016 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/03/2016)
02/03/2016 Committee recommends passage
02/25/2016 Placed on Senate Calendar (03/02/2016)
03/02/2016 Senate read and passed
03/03/2016 Referred to House Judiciary
ECRI Position
Legislative Agenda