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Bill would clarify that section lines are not required public roads and simplify road‑vacation process
Summary
LB 373 would amend state statute to clarify that federal‑survey section lines are "declared" but not required to be public roads, and would update procedures allowing counties to vacate unused section‑line roads with a simplified process; the bill drew neutral and technical feedback from county and surveying officials.
Senator Ben Hansen (16th District) told the committee LB 373 aims to clarify an apparent inconsistency in state statute by making clear that section lines are declared but not required to be public roads and by updating the process for vacating public roads that are unused.
"LB 373 clears up this confusion. It would make state statute read the section lines are hereby declared, but not required to be public roads," Hansen said, adding the bill updates the process for removing public roads and preserves protections for government survey monuments.
Senator Hansen said county officials have told him they feel current statute has been interpreted to require maintenance of roads along every square mile even when those roads are…
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