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Committee hears clash over bill allowing construction on private and Class 6 roads
Summary
Witnesses and municipal representatives told the Senate Commerce Committee that House Bill 296 would shift maintenance costs and liability to towns by allowing building on private and Class 6 roads; bill proponents said it expands property rights.
House Bill 296 would allow property owners to build on land located along private or Class 6 roads, the bill's presenter told the Senate Commerce Committee.
Representative Dumont introduced the measure, saying HB 296 "allows property owners the ability to build on land located along private or class 6 roads. The bill empowers them and enhances their property rights." He described the proposal as "very simple" and similar to a companion Senate bill previously recommended by committee.
Opponents focused on costs and liability that could fall to municipalities if new construction increases wear or requires infrastructure upgrades. Dawn Merryman of Raymond, who…
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