FINAL BILL REPORT
HB 1106
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C 184 L 11
Synopsis as Enacted
Brief Description: Authorizing disposal of property within the Seashore Conservation Area to resolve boundary disputes.
Sponsors: Representatives Takko, Orcutt and Blake; by request of Parks and Recreation Commission.
House Committee on Environment
Senate Committee on Natural Resources & Marine Waters
Background:
The Seashore Conservation Area (Seashore) was established in 1967, dedicating the public beaches on the Pacific Ocean to public recreation. The State Parks and Recreation Commission (Commission) is authorized to oversee the Seashore under principles established in statute. Except for specific authorized purposes, land within the Seashore may not be sold or leased. The Commission may exchange land within the Seashore to settle property disputes.
The Parkland Acquisition Account is an appropriated account to be used solely for the purchase or acquisition of property by the Commission for use as state park property, as directed by the Legislature.
Summary:
The Commission may directly dispose of up to five contiguous acres of land within the Seashore, without public auction, to resolve trespass, property ownership disputes, and boundary adjustments with adjacent property owners. Land may be disposed of only after appraisal and for at least fair market value. The transaction must also be in the best interest of the state.
All proceeds from land disposal within the Seashore must be paid into the Parkland Acquisition Account for reinvestment in land located inside or within one mile of the Seashore.
Votes on Final Passage:
House | 96 | 1 | |
Senate | 45 | 0 |
Effective: | July 22, 2011 |