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House amends property‑survey statute of limitations to five years and approves bill
Summary
After floor debate and an amendment to extend the limitations period from two years to five, the House passed House Bill 227 (recording triggers statute of limitations for property surveys) by a 69–2 vote.
Representative Dare explained House Bill 227 clarifies that the statute of limitations for property surveys begins when the survey is recorded at the courthouse. Members questioned why the period was two years and cited historical changes from seven years down to two.
One member proposed and the House adopted an amendment to replace '2' with '5' in all three bill locations cited (lines 21, 23 and 27 of page 2). The sponsor did not object to the amendment. Supporters said surveyors and property owners should be able to rely on recorded surveys for a longer period.
The House voted on the amended bill and recorded 69 yes votes and 2 no votes; the bill passed and will be sent to the Senate.
