If enacted, this bill would update current statutes by designating the county board of supervisors (BOS) as the trustee of a townsite, replacing the judge of the superior court in this role. This change aims to streamline the administration of townsite trusts, which includes responsibilities such as land management, sales, and tax assessments. The bill also modifies procedural requirements by mandating that a trustee's bond be filed with the county recorder instead of the county BOS, enhancing efficiency in the management of townsites.

Additionally, the bill proposes to remove the requirement for the county BOS to approve townsite plats and eliminates the compensation rate for appraisers of unclaimed townsite lots. It introduces new provisions for the application process to purchase land within townsites, requiring applicants to demonstrate possession and tax payments, and establishes a clearer framework for handling conflicting claims and appeals. Overall, these updates aim to simplify the existing legal framework, enhance accountability, and ensure a transparent and fair process for land transactions.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 9-1101, 9-1102, 9-1103, 9-1105, 9-1106, 9-1111, 9-1112, 9-1116, 9-1117, 9-1118, 9-1131, 9-1132