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Elkhorn Ranch and White River National Forest Conveyance Act of 2015

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Congressional Summary of S 1942

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Elkhorn Ranch and White River National Forest Conveyance Act of 2015

(Sec. 2) All interest of the United States in 148 acres of identified land shall be conveyed by patent to the Gordman-Leverich Partnership (GLP), a Colorado Limited Liability Partnership.

The conveyance: (1) shall be subject to the valid existing rights of the lessee of federal oil and gas lease COC-75070 and any other valid existing rights, and (2) shall reserve to the United States the right to collect rent and royalty payments on such lease for its duration.

The conveyance must: (1) be completed within 180 days after enactment of this Act; and (2) be without consideration, except that all costs incurred by the Department of the Interior relating to any survey, platting, legal description, or other activities carried out to prepare and issue the patent shall be paid to Interior by GLP before conveyance of the land.

Current Status of Bill S 1942

Bill S 1942 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since August 5, 2015. Bill S 1942 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the Senate on August 5, 2015.  Bill S 1942's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 334. as of December 16, 2015

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1942

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1942

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Potential Impact Areas

- Colorado
- Forests, forestry, trees
- Land transfers

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1942

Elkhorn Ranch and White River National Forest Conveyance Act of 2015
A bill to require a land conveyance involving the Elkhorn Ranch and the White River National Forest in the State of Colorado, and for other purposes.
Elkhorn Ranch and White River National Forest Conveyance Act of 2015
Elkhorn Ranch and White River National Forest Conveyance Act of 2015

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