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Committee hears bill to allow limited family subdivisions on rural land
Summary
Lawmakers heard testimony on House Bill 18-54, which would let property owners in rural areas subdivide land for sale or transfer to family members under narrow conditions; supporters say it helps families and aging relatives, while agencies warn of risks to resource lands and water supplies.
House Local Government Committee members heard testimony on House Bill 18-54 on a proposal to allow counties to authorize subdivisions of rural land for transfer or sale to family members under narrowly defined conditions.
Kellen Wright, staff to the committee, introduced the bill: “The bill before you is House Bill 18 54, an act relating to authorizing subdivision of land in rural areas for families,” and summarized its main provisions, including a five‑year ownership requirement, a one‑lot‑per‑family‑member limit, and a requirement that resulting lots be large enough for residents and associated infrastructure such as a well or septic system.
Representative Andrew Engel, sponsor and member for the Seventh…
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