A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain land to La Paz County, Arizona, and for other purposes.

3/11/2025, 10:56 AM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Bill 119 s 909, also known as the La Paz County Land Conveyance Act, is a piece of legislation that authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to transfer certain land to La Paz County, Arizona. The purpose of this bill is to facilitate the transfer of land from federal ownership to local control, allowing for more efficient and effective management of the land.

The bill specifies that the land to be conveyed must be located within La Paz County and must be identified as suitable for conveyance by the Secretary of the Interior. The transfer of land is subject to certain conditions, including the requirement that the land be used for public purposes and that any revenue generated from the land be used for the benefit of La Paz County.

In addition to authorizing the land transfer, the bill also includes provisions for the protection of natural resources and the preservation of cultural and historical sites on the conveyed land. It also requires the Secretary of the Interior to consult with relevant stakeholders, including tribal governments, before finalizing the transfer. Overall, Bill 119 s 909 aims to streamline the management of federal land in La Paz County, Arizona, by transferring certain parcels to local control while ensuring the protection of natural resources and cultural heritage.
Congress
119

Number
S - 909

Introduced on
2025-03-10

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Bill 119 s 909, also known as the La Paz County Land Conveyance Act, is a piece of legislation that authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to transfer certain land to La Paz County, Arizona. The purpose of this bill is to facilitate the transfer of land from federal ownership to local control, allowing for more efficient and effective management of the land.

The bill specifies that the land to be conveyed must be located within La Paz County and must be identified as suitable for conveyance by the Secretary of the Interior. The transfer of land is subject to certain conditions, including the requirement that the land be used for public purposes and that any revenue generated from the land be used for the benefit of La Paz County.

In addition to authorizing the land transfer, the bill also includes provisions for the protection of natural resources and the preservation of cultural and historical sites on the conveyed land. It also requires the Secretary of the Interior to consult with relevant stakeholders, including tribal governments, before finalizing the transfer. Overall, Bill 119 s 909 aims to streamline the management of federal land in La Paz County, Arizona, by transferring certain parcels to local control while ensuring the protection of natural resources and cultural heritage.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain land to La Paz County, Arizona, and for other purposes.

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Latest Action3/10/2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.