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La Paz County Solar Energy and Job Creation Act
10/8/2025, 6:50 PM
Summary of Bill HR 1043
The land transfer is intended to provide La Paz County with additional resources and opportunities for economic development, recreation, and conservation. The bill specifies that the conveyed land must be used for public purposes, such as parks, open space, and other community needs.
In addition to the land conveyance, the bill also includes provisions for the protection of natural resources and wildlife habitats within the transferred land. It requires the county to manage the land in a manner that preserves its environmental integrity and ensures the sustainability of local ecosystems. Overall, the La Paz County Land Conveyance Act seeks to facilitate the responsible use and management of federal land in Arizona, while also promoting the economic and environmental interests of the local community.
Congressional Summary of HR 1043
La Paz County Solar Energy and Job Creation Act
This bill directs the Department of the Interior, after receiving a request from La Paz County, Arizona, to convey approximately 3,400 acres of identified land managed by the Bureau of Land Management to the county for fair market value.
Interior must exclude from the conveyance any federal land that contains significant cultural, environmental, wildlife, or recreational resources.
As a condition of the conveyance, La Paz County and any subsequent owner must
- make good faith efforts to avoid disturbing tribal artifacts;
- minimize impacts on tribal artifacts if they are disturbed;
- coordinate with the Colorado River Indian Tribes Tribal Historic Preservation Office to identify artifacts of cultural and historic significance; and
- allow tribal representatives to rebury unearthed artifacts at, or near, where they were discovered.
The federal land is withdrawn from the operation of U.S. mining and mineral leasing laws.
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Current Status of Bill HR 1043
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1043
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
3Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
3Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1043
Primary Policy Focus
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1043
Comments
Willa George
3 months ago
I'm not really sure about this bill, but I heard it's supposed to be about solar energy and creating jobs. How does this actually benefit anyone? Who benefits from this bill?
Sylas Erickson
3 months ago
Excited to see how this bill could bring more jobs and clean energy to our area!
Francisco Riggs
7 months ago
I can't believe this bill is passing, it's gonna mess everything up for me. This is just not right. The big picture is gonna be a disaster.
Kye Alston
3 months ago
I don't like this bill cuz it's gonna make it harder for me to get a job in my state. This bill is all about solar energy and creating jobs in La Paz County, but what about the rest of us? Why should they get all the benefits while the rest of us struggle to find work? It's not fair and it's not right. This bill needs to be changed to help everyone, not just one county.
Derek Adams
4 months ago
I think this bill is a good idea. It will help create more jobs and promote clean energy.
Clementine Lamm
5 months ago
I can't believe this bill, it's gonna mess with my job and energy costs!
