relative to the transfer of state-owned real property to municipalities.
HB 561 would establish a standardized process for transferring state-owned land or buildings to municipalities. It directly affects local governments seeking to acquire state property and the state as the property owner. The bill's key provision creates clear procedures for municipalities to request transfers and for the state to review and approve them. This would replace ad-hoc transfers with a formal, transparent system. The bill is currently referred to committee for further study and has not advanced to a vote.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 16, 2025
Last action Oct 20, 2025
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Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
3
Committee
3
Oct 20, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 10/14/2025 (Vote 16-0; CC)
lower
Sep 8, 2025
Lower · Passed
Full Committee Work Session: 10/14/2025 10:00 am GP 228
lower
Feb 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
Retained in Committee
lower
Jan 16, 2025
Introduced
Introduced (in recess of) 01/09/2025 and referred to Public Works and Highways HJ 3 P. 16
lower
0 primary · 10 co-sponsors
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