Relating to: surplus property held by the Department of Transportation. (FE)
SB 984 requires the Department of Transportation to notify local governments, school districts, and tribal governments before selling surplus land. These entities have 60 days to express interest in acquiring the land for public use, such as parks or transportation projects. If they show interest, the DOT must offer the land at appraised value (or below for transportation projects) only if they provide a detailed public use plan and agree to permanent restrictions on the land's use. The bill ensures surplus land is prioritized for public purposes rather than general sale. Ownership transfers only after payment and confirmation the land will be used as planned.
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Introduced Feb 6, 2026
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Introduced by Senators Testin and Spreitzer;
cosponsored by Representatives VanderMeer, Kreibich, Krug, Kurtz and Steffen
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