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A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to convey the Pleasant Valley Ranger District Administrative Site to Gila County, Arizona.
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Summary of Bill S 1015
Bill 118 s 1015, also known as the "Pleasant Valley Ranger District Administrative Site Conveyance Act," is a piece of legislation that aims to transfer ownership of the Pleasant Valley Ranger District Administrative Site from the Secretary of Agriculture to Gila County, Arizona. The site is currently under the jurisdiction of the Forest Service and is used for administrative purposes related to managing the Pleasant Valley Ranger District.
The bill specifies that the conveyance of the site must be done at no cost to Gila County and that the county must use the site for public purposes that are consistent with the purposes for which it was originally acquired. Additionally, the bill requires Gila County to cover any costs associated with the conveyance process.
Supporters of the bill argue that transferring ownership of the site to Gila County will allow for more efficient and effective management of the land, as local officials are more familiar with the needs and priorities of the community. However, opponents may raise concerns about potential conflicts of interest or the loss of federal oversight of the site. Overall, the bill aims to streamline the management of the Pleasant Valley Ranger District Administrative Site by transferring ownership to Gila County, Arizona, and ensuring that the site continues to be used for public purposes.
The bill specifies that the conveyance of the site must be done at no cost to Gila County and that the county must use the site for public purposes that are consistent with the purposes for which it was originally acquired. Additionally, the bill requires Gila County to cover any costs associated with the conveyance process.
Supporters of the bill argue that transferring ownership of the site to Gila County will allow for more efficient and effective management of the land, as local officials are more familiar with the needs and priorities of the community. However, opponents may raise concerns about potential conflicts of interest or the loss of federal oversight of the site. Overall, the bill aims to streamline the management of the Pleasant Valley Ranger District Administrative Site by transferring ownership to Gila County, Arizona, and ensuring that the site continues to be used for public purposes.
Congressional Summary of S 1015
This bill directs the Forest Service to convey specified property to Gila County, Arizona, upon the county's submission of a written request for such conveyance. The property, identified as the Gila County Area, consists of approximately 232.9 acres of National Forest System land located in the Tonto National Forest in Arizona.
The conveyance shall be made without consideration.
The Forest Service shall not be required to provide any covenant or warranty for the land and improvements conveyed to the county under such conveyance.
If any land conveyed under this bill ceases to be used for purposes of serving veterans, all right, title, and interest in and to the land shall revert to the United States.
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Current Status of Bill S 1015
Bill S 1015 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 28, 2023. Bill S 1015 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 28, 2023. Bill S 1015's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 296. as of December 20, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1015
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
2Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1015
Primary Policy Focus
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesPotential Impact Areas
- Arizona
- Forests, forestry, trees
- Geography and mapping
- Land transfers
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1015
A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to convey the Pleasant Valley Ranger District Administrative Site to Gila County, Arizona.
A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to convey the Pleasant Valley Ranger District Administrative Site to Gila County, Arizona.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 1015
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