BILL · 1997–98 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 2584
HB 2584: Adverse possession
Requiring possession for twenty years before an adverse possession claim may be brought.
Summary
- The statutory period of continuous possession required for a claim of adverse possession and easement by prescription is changed from 10 years to 20 years. The prevailing party in an adverse possession proceeding is required to pay the county auditor the property taxes for the disputed parcel of land equal to the amount paid by another party or the amount owed during the period of adverse possession.
From the House Bill Analysis (HB 2584), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
- IntroducedJan 15, 1998
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Tom Mielke (R-18)
- Introduced
- January 15, 1998 in the House
- Last action
- February 24, 1998
- Versions
- HB 2584, SHB 2584
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Tom Mielke (R-18)
18 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 15 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes.
History
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HB 2584 in other sessions
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- HB 2584 (2011–12) Public assistance benefits
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