La Paz County Solar Energy and Job Creation Act

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 909 La Paz County Solar Energy and Job Creation Act 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.

10/9/2025, 5:05 PM

Summary of Bill S 909

Bill 119 s 909, also known as the La Paz County Land Conveyance Act, is a piece of legislation that authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to transfer certain land to La Paz County, Arizona. The purpose of this bill is to facilitate the transfer of land from federal ownership to local control, allowing for more efficient and effective management of the land.

The bill specifies that the land to be conveyed must be located within La Paz County and must be identified as suitable for conveyance by the Secretary of the Interior. The transfer of land is subject to certain conditions, including the requirement that the land be used for public purposes and that any revenue generated from the land be used for the benefit of La Paz County.

In addition to authorizing the land transfer, the bill also includes provisions for the protection of natural resources and the preservation of cultural and historical sites on the conveyed land. It also requires the Secretary of the Interior to consult with relevant stakeholders, including tribal governments, before finalizing the transfer. Overall, Bill 119 s 909 aims to streamline the management of federal land in La Paz County, Arizona, by transferring certain parcels to local control while ensuring the protection of natural resources and cultural heritage.

Congressional Summary of S 909

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 S 909

Bill S 909 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 10, 2025. Bill S 909 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on March 10, 2025. Bill S 909's most recent activity was Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. as of September 11, 2025