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The Land Near Bill
Selling tax-forfeited land near public water is now possible
Private sale of certain tax-forfeited land that borders public water authorized.
Mixed: some good, some bad ·
This bill would let the state sell certain lands near water, which could change who owns them.
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People should pay attention to this bill because it could affect public access to water and land ownership in their area.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- The bill allows private sales of tax-forfeited land.
- This land is near public water.
- It is currently only introduced and not yet law.
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