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Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration Exchange Act of 2023

1/14/2025, 3:31 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3049

Bill 118 hr 3049, 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 Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration (SITLA).

The purpose of this exchange is to consolidate and improve the management of lands in Utah, with the goal of increasing revenue for the state's public schools and other beneficiaries of the trust lands. The bill outlines the process by which the exchange will take place, including the identification of lands to be exchanged, the appraisal of the lands, and the terms of the exchange agreement.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to ensure that the exchange is conducted in a manner that is fair and transparent, with opportunities for public input and review. It also addresses potential environmental and cultural impacts of the exchange, requiring that these factors be taken into consideration during the planning and implementation of the exchange. Overall, the Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration Exchange Act of 2023 seeks to streamline the management of lands in Utah, while also ensuring that the interests of the state's public schools and other beneficiaries are protected.

Congressional Summary of HR 3049

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 HR 3049

Bill HR 3049 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 2, 2023. Bill HR 3049 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 2, 2023.  Bill HR 3049's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 743. as of December 18, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3049

Total Number of Sponsors
4
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
4
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
12
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
12
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3049

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3049

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

Comments

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Aisha Hunter

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1 year ago

This bill bad for schools, hurts environment, affects us all negatively. #NotMyBill

Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 3049

John R. Curtis
John R. Curtis
UtahRepublican
Chris Stewart
Chris Stewart
UtahRepublican
Burgess Owens
Burgess Owens
UtahRepublican
Celeste Maloy
Celeste Maloy
UtahRepublican
Blake D. Moore
Blake D. Moore
UtahRepublican

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