The bill establishes a perpetual easement for county and municipal roads that cross state and school lands, specifically for those roads established before January 1, 2025. It outlines the responsibilities of the board of land commissioners and the office of state lands and investments in managing these easements. The bill mandates that no fees or charges will be imposed on counties, cities, or users for the easements granted. Additionally, it requires the director to compile a list of all relevant roads and necessary documentation by August 1, 2025, and for the board to create or amend rules regarding these easements by September 1, 2025.

Furthermore, the bill specifies that any county or municipal roads established after January 1, 2025, must secure easements or rights-of-way in accordance with existing laws and board rules, indicating that automatic easements will not be granted for these newer roads. The legislation also includes a definition amendment to clarify the scope of the act and emphasizes the importance of resolving the issue of unrecorded easements for the benefit of the state and its citizens. The act is set to take effect immediately upon completion of the necessary legislative processes.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 36-1-101