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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 79(R)

Senate Joint Resolution 40

Senate Author:  Eltife

For Election:  11-8-05

House Sponsor:  Hughes


            Senate Joint Resolution 40 proposes an amendment to the state constitution to relinquish and release any state claim to sovereign ownership or title to interest, including mineral rights, in certain tracts of land in Upshur and Smith Counties.  The provisions of the amendment do not apply to certain types of land, including public rights-of-way, navigable waterways owned by a governmental entity, and land owned by a governmental entity for public use.