HB 2605 Summary

• Allows governing bodies to sell roadway land using "quitclaim deed or other appropriate instrument" instead of only quitclaim deeds.

• Expands the definition of "abutting owner" to include original owners' successors and assigns who retain direct ownership of adjacent property, not just original owners and heirs.

• Clarifies that abutting owners with preference rights can submit purchase offers at the original acquisition cost, with these offers preferred over all other offers.

• Modifies section 28-7208 to reference section 28-7204's subsection D regarding consideration requirements when abutting owners exercise preference rights.