Virginia 2023 Regular Session Status: Enacted

HB 2285 — Shenandoah River State Park; conveyance of easement.

Last action — Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0068)

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 11, 2023. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Glenn Youngkin (Republican) on March 21, 2023.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

18 added · 20 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment to HB 2285 clarifies that the Department of Conservation and Recreation can grant a permanent easement to Front Royal Parcel 1, LLC, which will allow them access through Shenandoah River State Park. This access is necessary because the company’s land is divided by the park, and the easement will provide a right-of-way along an existing road. This change is important because it facilitates development and land use while ensuring proper oversight and approval from state authorities.

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SESSION ENROLLED VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY –– CHAPTER E An Act to authorize the Department of Conservation and Recreation to grant and convey an easement at Shenandoah River State Park.
VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY -- 2023 SESSION CHAPTER 68 An Act to authorize the Department of Conservation and Recreation to grant and convey an easement at Shenandoah River State Park.
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[H 2285] Approved March 21, 2023 Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
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That in accordance with and as evidence of approval of the General Assembly, the DepartEent of Conservation and Recreation (the Department) is hereby authorized to grant a permanent, nonexclusive easement for ingress and egress (Easement) to Front Royal Parcel 1, LLC (Grantee) over located in Warren County, identified as Tax Map Numbers 36-26 and 36-31.
That in accordance with and as evidence of approval of the General Assembly, the Department of Conservation and Recreation (the Department) is hereby authorized to grant a permanent, nonexclusive easement for ingress and egress (Easement) to Front Royal Parcel 1, LLC (Grantee) over and across the portion of the Shenandoah River State Park (Park) that adjoins the lands of the Grantee located in Warren County, identified as Tax Map Numbers 36-26 and 36-31.
The purpose of thishe Grantee Easement is to covey a right-of-way on the location of the existing State Route 737 (Thunderbird Road) to the Grantee to provide access to the lands of the Grantee bisected by the Park.
The purpose of this Easement is to covey a right-of-way on the location of the existing State Route 737 (Thunderbird Road) to the Grantee to provide access to the lands of the Grantee bisected by the Park.
The final location of the§ 2.
The final location of the Easement may vary as necessary to connect the lands of the Grantee bisected by the Park.
The granting and conveying of this Easement shall be made upon the terms the Department deems proper, with the approval of the Department of General Services and the Secretary of H Administration, and in a form approved by the Attorney General.
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The granting and conveying of this Easement shall be made upon the terms the Department deems proper, with the approval of the Department of General Services and the Secretary of Administration, and in a form approved by the Attorney General.
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Action History

  1. Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0068)

  2. Approved by Governor-Chapter 68 (effective 7/1/23)

  3. Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 27, 2023

  4. Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 2, 2023

  5. Signed by President

  6. Signed by Speaker

  7. Impact statement from DPB (HB2285ER)

  8. Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB2285ER)

  9. Enrolled

  10. Passed Senate (38-Y 0-N)

  11. Read third time

  12. Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)

  13. Reported from Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources (11-Y 1-N)

  14. Rereferred to Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources

  15. Rereferred from Judiciary (11-Y 0-N)

  16. Referred to Committee on the Judiciary

  17. Constitutional reading dispensed

  18. VOTE: (99-Y 0-N)

  19. Read third time and passed House BLOCK VOTE (99-Y 0-N)

  20. Read second time and engrossed

  21. Read first time

  22. Impact statement from DPB (HB2285)

  23. Reported from Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources (22-Y 0-N)

  24. Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources

  25. Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/23 23101286D

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Who sponsors HB 2285?
HB 2285 is sponsored by Bill Wiley.
What is the current status of HB 2285?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 11, 2023. Enacted.
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