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Committee approves technical fix to statute sequencing for Midwest Continental Divide Commission
Summary
The Local Government Committee passed Senate Bill 228, a narrowly focused change correcting the sequence for land-use planning, trail designation and zoning procedures related to the Midwest Continental Divide Commission; the measure passed unanimously by roll call after brief testimony in support.
The Local Government Committee voted to pass Senate Bill 228 after sponsor remarks and a short supporting testimony. Senator Nagoski presented the bill as a technical correction to Senate Enrolled Act 468, saying the enrolled act’s language implied zoning procedures were required before the commission’s establishment and trail-route designation.
The bill would allow a land use plan to be approved and the commission established, with applicable zoning procedures taking effect after trails are designated as contemplated in the land use plan. "The original bill...put the cart before the horse," Senator Nagoski said, arguing the change restores the proper order for planning and implementation.
Sean Peterson of the law firm Creek DeVault, representing Community Redevelopment Partners and the local entities engaged to establish the Novus County Commission, testified in favor of the bill, saying local officials supported the practical correction.
With no committee questions, a motion to pass was made and seconded. The clerk called the roll; the chair announced the bill passed 10-0, with the clerk recording several members as excused. The committee moved on to its next item following the passage.
The committee adjourned after completing its calendar.
