H.B. 535: Disposition of Public Property Modifications

About this bill

Signed by the governor on March 19, 2026. This bill deals with the disposition of certain publicly owned property.

• Defines terms and modifies definitions
• Provides a process for a local governmental entity to dispose of public property
• Requires a local governmental entity to determine if public property constitutes a significant parcel
• Requires the governing body of a local governmental entity to approve the disposal of a significant parcel in a public meeting
• Provides that a local governmental entity shall comply with statutory provisions specific to the type of local governmental entity in addition to the provisions of Title 11, Chapter 1, Part 2, Disposal of Public Property, when disposing of public property, subject to certain exemptions
• Authorizes a school district to sell surplus property in accordance with Title 11, Chapter 1, Part 2, Disposal of Public Property, if no eligible entity purchases the surplus property within a certain time period

Full bill page: steps, fiscal note and sponsors · Chief sponsor R. Neil Walter