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Committee hears that a refiled House Bill 101 will aim to protect public water access

Waterways Advisory Committee · January 10, 2026

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Summary

A committee member said the upcoming legislative session will include a refiled version of last year’s House Bill 101, renumbered for the new session, intended to prevent road vacations that would block access to public waters and lands under Title 40.

During the Jan. 9 meeting a committee member said the legislative session starting Monday will include a new filing related to last year’s House Bill 101 aimed at protecting public access.

The member said Cornell Raiser plans to introduce another version of the bill with changes and that it will be renumbered for the session. "...hoping to keep our public access to our lakes and public lands through Title 40 road vacations, making sure that we don't vacate our roads that lead to public our public waters and lands," the member said.

Committee members noted the bill will likely be renumbered and said they will continue to monitor developments and reconvene at their next scheduled meeting in April.