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Senate approves private property ombudsman bill after debate over mediation and arbitration
Summary
The Utah Senate passed House Bill 3 88 on March 3, 1998, creating a private property ombudsman who may mediate disputes between property owners and government and — with limits — require arbitration; the bill passed as amended and will return to the House for concurrence (18–10–1).
The Utah Senate on March 3 approved House Bill 3 88 to create a private property ombudsman program that gives property owners an optional path to resolve disputes with government entities without immediate resort to litigation.
Supporters said the measure gives owners a low-cost alternative to costly court fights and provides a mechanism to bring reluctant agencies to the table. Craig Call, the state ombudsman who testified on the floor, described the program as voluntary and said it works in most cases: "Of the hundred cases I've had, I'd say 90 percent can be resolved without resorting to…
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