The bill H.665, introduced by Representatives Kimbell and Marcotte, seeks to amend various provisions in the Vermont Statutes Annotated to standardize terminology and procedures related to the recording and indexing of land records by municipal clerks. Key changes include replacing the term "filed" with "recorded in the land records" in multiple sections, which aims to enhance clarity and consistency in the legal language surrounding property transactions and liens. The bill mandates that certain documents, such as producers' liens, municipal land use permits, and notices of violation, be recorded in the land records, ensuring that these important legal documents are properly indexed and accessible to the public.

Additionally, the bill updates language to eliminate gender-specific terms and clarifies the responsibilities of town clerks regarding the documentation of surveys, appraisals, and liens. It specifies that agreements for the subordination of liens and reports from collectors of delinquent taxes must also be recorded in the land records to be enforceable. Overall, the bill aims to streamline the processes associated with land records, improve public access to important legal documents, and ensure that all relevant information is accurately recorded and indexed in a consistent manner, with the act set to take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 6-2902, 9-1921, 9-1923, 9-1971, 9-2051, 9-2052, 9-2053, 10-865, 12-2783, 12-2800, 12-2802, 12-2902, 12-2903, 12-2904, 12-3292, 12-3293, 12-4932, 12-4934, 15-291, 19-757, 21-1336, 24-1061, 24-35, 24-1461, 24-1981, 24-3262, 24-3268, 24-4423, 24-4449, 27-307, 27-308, 27-341, 27-342, 27-350, 27-405, 27-408, 27-410, 27-461, 27-462, 27-463, 29-563, 30-51, 30-53, 32-1671, 32-5255, 32-5262