The proposed bill would significantly update the current statutes governing townsite trusts by designating the county board of supervisors (BOS) as the trustee, replacing the judge of the superior court as the governing authority. This change is intended to streamline the management of townsites by localizing control. Additionally, the bill mandates that the trustee's bond be filed with the county recorder instead of the BOS, altering existing procedural requirements. It also removes the need for the BOS to approve townsite plats and eliminates the fixed compensation rate for appraisers involved in the disposal of unclaimed townsite lots.

Moreover, the bill introduces several technical and conforming changes to enhance clarity and modernize the statutes. It replaces gender-specific language, updates financial provisions such as the interest rate on reimbursements and the minimum sale price for lots, and clarifies the process for surveying and platting land. These amendments aim to simplify the administration of townsite trusts, ensuring that the responsibilities of the trustee are clearly defined and that the process for selling lots and parcels is more efficient. Overall, the bill seeks to improve the governance of townsite trusts and promote equitable treatment in land administration.

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
Senate Engrossed 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
Chaptered 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