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House passes bill to allow local review of certain fencing projects tied to historic land grant
Summary
House Bill 1023, carried by Representative Martinez, passed the House as amended; sponsors said the measure helps counties review fencing on lands including those subject to the Sangre De Cristo land grant, while members raised concerns about private-property rights and livestock disease risks.
House Bill 10 23, sponsored by Representative Martinez with Sen. Gonzales and Sen. Simpson listed in the title, passed the House as amended on Feb. 4.
The bill authorizes additional local government review of certain fencing projects and includes provisions intended to protect water, soil and wildlife. Representative Martinez said the measure grew from issues in the San Luis Valley and sought to protect descendants' access and environmental resources…
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