HB 1238 allows landowners to modify the terms of a perpetual conservation easement after the original landowner dies, giving their heirs more flexibility to adjust these long-term land restrictions. The bill amends state laws governing conservation easements and repeals two outdated provisions that previously prevented such modifications. This change lets families adapt conservation agreements to changing circumstances while still preserving the easement's conservation purposes.
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
House of Representatives Do Pass Amended Failed, YEAS 27, NAYS 38. H.J. 425
House of Representatives Motion to amend H.J. 425
Agriculture and Natural Resources Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 5.
Agriculture and Natural Resources Motion to amend Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 5.
Agriculture and Natural Resources Scheduled for hearing
Agriculture and Natural Resources Scheduled for hearing
House of Representatives Referred to House Agriculture and Natural Resources H.J. 257
First Reading House H.J. 169
Steven McCleerey
Prime sponsor · Rep.
D
Cosponsors
Do Pass Amended
Agriculture and Natural Resources — Motion to amend
Agriculture and Natural Resources — Do Pass Amended