Relating to: registers of deeds, transportation project plats, and providing a penalty. (FE)

SB 449 updates rules for county registers of deeds regarding land record-keeping. It revises how real estate deeds, transportation project survey maps ("plats"), and related documents must be recorded, including requiring clear documentation of transfer fees and unique numbering for each record. The bill directly affects county registers of deeds, real estate professionals, and transportation project developers who file land surveys. Key changes include clarifying definitions for "legal description," standardizing record-keeping procedures, and adding penalties for noncompliance with these updated rules.