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SB88Introduced in the Senate

Clarify the procedure for a potential condemnor to examine real property absent the property owner's permission.

Passed

Introduced by Mark Lapka, District 23

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Clarify the procedure for a potential condemnor to examine real property absent the property owner's permission.

Where it stands

Signed by the Governor on March 12, 2026 S.J. 529

March 12, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

House votes

2 recorded votes · each counted separately

Senate votes

2 recorded votes · each counted separately

HouseStage: Do Pass · February 26, 2026

66

Yes

0

No

4

Absent or Not Voting

70 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. First read in Senate and referred to Senate Commerce and Energy S.J. 55

  2. Scheduled for hearing

  3. Commerce and Energy Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 0. S.J. 8

  4. Senate Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 34, NAYS 0. S.J. 183

  5. First read in House and referred to House Commerce and Energy H.J. 238

  6. Scheduled for hearing

  7. Commerce and Energy Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 0.

  8. House of Representatives Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 66, NAYS 0. H.J. 461

  9. Signed by the President S.J. 434

  10. Signed by the Speaker H.J. 493

  11. Delivered to the Governor on March 04, 2026 S.J. 455

  12. Signed by the Governor on March 12, 2026 S.J. 529

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