MASON COUNTY CONVEYANCE S.B. 1120: COMMITTEE SUMMARY
Senate Bill 1120 (as introduced 3-23-04)
Sponsor: Senator Gerald Van Woerkom
Committee: Appropriations
Date Completed: 6-15-04
CONTENT
The bill would authorize the State Administrative Board, on behalf of the State, to convey the State's half interest in approximately 30 acres of vacant land now under the jurisdiction of the Department of Management and Budget located in Amber Township in Mason County, to the Mason County Road Commission for $1.00. The property was reportedly given jointly to the State and Mason County in 1907.
The conveyance would have to require that the property be used exclusively for public purposes, and provide that if the property were not used for public purposes, the State could repossess the property, terminating the grantee's estate in it.
The conveyance would have to be by quitclaim deed approved by the Attorney General. The State would retain rights in aboriginal antiquities, but not the mineral rights.
FISCAL IMPACT
The bill would have little fiscal impact on State government. The property is vacant land currently used for storage by the Mason County Road Commission. There is no appraisal of the property's value.
Fiscal Analyst: Michael Hansen
Analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent. sb1120/0304