SB 938: Modifies certain provisions relating to land surveying
SB 938 status: Enacted — Signed by Governor (updated Jul 9, 2026).
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OfficialSB 938 - Under the act, a user fee of six dollars, instead of four dollars as currently provided, shall be charged and collected by every recorder of deeds as a condition precedent to the recording of any instrument. Three dollars, instead of two dollars as currently provided, of such fee shall be retained by the recor...
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Environment
Benefits
- Increased funding for land survey infrastructure
- Better maintenance of land records
Risks
- No direct impact on conservation or ecology
Economy
Benefits
- Provides predictable revenue for recorders and survey funds
Risks
- Increases transaction costs for real estate buyers
- Regulatory fee increases across all property filings
Society
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- No direct social benefit identified
Risks
- No direct social risk identified
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