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Committee moves bill clarifying ownership of historically filled public waterways
Summary
Senate Bill 165A, clarifying ownership of lands created by filling publicly owned waterways prior to 1963, moved to the floor with a due‑pass recommendation; staff reported minimal fiscal and revenue impact.
The Committee on Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources and Water advanced Senate Bill 165A to the floor with a due‑pass recommendation after a brief May 12 work session.
Staff described SB 165A as clarifying ownership of lands that were created by filling in publicly owned waterways prior to 1963, often referred to as historically filled lands. Committee staff reported minimal fiscal impact, minimal revenue impact and no sub‑referral.
A motion to move the bill with a due‑pass recommendation was made on the record and the committee closed the work session and identified a carrier for the floor.
