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A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey to Mesa County, Colorado, certain Federal land in the State of Colorado, and for other purposes.
7/31/2024, 10:56 AM
Summary of Bill S 4850
Bill 118 s 4850, also known as the "Mesa County Land Conveyance Act," is a piece of legislation that aims to transfer ownership of certain Federal land in Colorado to Mesa County. The bill directs the Secretary of the Interior to convey approximately 30 acres of land to Mesa County for the purpose of economic development and public use.
The land in question is located near the Grand Junction Regional Airport and is currently managed by the Bureau of Land Management. Mesa County officials have expressed interest in acquiring this land in order to promote economic growth and create new opportunities for the local community.
In addition to the land conveyance, the bill also includes provisions for the protection of natural resources and the preservation of cultural sites on the transferred land. It also requires Mesa County to use the land for public purposes and prohibits the county from selling or transferring the land to private entities. Overall, the Mesa County Land Conveyance Act seeks to facilitate responsible development and enhance the quality of life for residents of Mesa County, while also ensuring the protection of important natural and cultural resources.
The land in question is located near the Grand Junction Regional Airport and is currently managed by the Bureau of Land Management. Mesa County officials have expressed interest in acquiring this land in order to promote economic growth and create new opportunities for the local community.
In addition to the land conveyance, the bill also includes provisions for the protection of natural resources and the preservation of cultural sites on the transferred land. It also requires Mesa County to use the land for public purposes and prohibits the county from selling or transferring the land to private entities. Overall, the Mesa County Land Conveyance Act seeks to facilitate responsible development and enhance the quality of life for residents of Mesa County, while also ensuring the protection of important natural and cultural resources.
Current Status of Bill S 4850
Bill S 4850 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 30, 2024. Bill S 4850 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 30, 2024. Bill S 4850's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. as of July 30, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4850
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4850
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4850
A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey to Mesa County, Colorado, certain Federal land in the State of Colorado, and for other purposes.
A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey to Mesa County, Colorado, certain Federal land in the State of Colorado, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 4850
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