Bill > SB5170

This bill establishes new notification and consultation requirements for the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) when conducting land surveys and boundary line adjustments on public lands. Specifically, when DNR plans to establish land boundaries on non-aquatic lands, they must provide written notification to affected landowners within 30 days of the proposed survey. The notification must include details about the current and future location of proposed section corners or boundary markers. DNR must also provide landowners an opportunity to review the proposed boundaries, present historical evidence about boundary locations, and be involved in discussions about potential changes to their property boundaries. Before undertaking any survey under existing state laws, DNR must first notify adjoining landowners in writing and allow them to review, comment, and provide evidence about historical boundaries. Additionally, the bill modifies existing law to require that before DNR can file a lawsuit to determine a boundary line, they must first follow these new notification and consultation procedures. These provisions aim to increase transparency and collaboration between DNR and neighboring landowners during boundary surveys and potential adjustments.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5170&Year=2025&Initiative=false