Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration Exchange Act of 2023

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 1405 Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration Exchange Act of 2023 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Public Lands and Natural Resources. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/23/2024, 2:56 AM

Summary of Bill S 1405

Bill 118 s 1405, also known as the Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration Exchange Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation that aims to facilitate the exchange of certain lands between the state of Utah and the federal government. The bill specifically focuses on lands that are managed by the School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration (SITLA) in Utah.

The main purpose of this bill is to streamline the process of exchanging lands between SITLA and the federal government in order to promote economic development, conservation, and other public benefits. The bill outlines the criteria and procedures that must be followed in order to carry out these land exchanges, including requirements for public notice and input, environmental assessments, and appraisals of the lands involved.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the protection of important natural resources, such as water rights and wildlife habitats, during the land exchange process. It also establishes a fund to support the management and conservation of lands acquired through these exchanges. Overall, the Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration Exchange Act of 2023 aims to promote responsible land management and economic development in Utah while also protecting important natural resources and public interests.

Congressional Summary of S 1405

Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration Exchange Act of 2023

This bill ratifies an agreement between the Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration, the state of Utah, and the Department of the Interior for the exchange of certain federal and state lands in Utah.

The bill provides for the equalization of values of such lands.

The bill provides for the withdrawal of

federal land to be conveyed to Utah from mineral entry prior to the exchange, and
state land conveyed to the United States from all forms of appropriation and disposal.

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Current Status of Bill S 1405

Bill S 1405 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 2, 2023. Bill S 1405 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on May 2, 2023. Bill S 1405's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 305. as of January 9, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1405

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1405

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Public Lands and Natural Resources

Potential Impact Areas

Geography and mappingIntergovernmental relationsLand transfersMiningUtah

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1405

Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration Exchange Act of 2023Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration Exchange Act of 2023Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration Exchange Act of 2023A bill to provide for the exchange of certain Federal land and State land in the State of Utah.

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