Bills · HR 618
BECAME LAW· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 618Environmental assessment, monitoring, researchNevada
Apex Area Technical Corrections Act
INTRO JAN 22· LAST ACTION JUL 15
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it modernizes a decades-old federal law to reflect current local governance and development realities in a significant industrial area. By officially including the City of North Las Vegas and the Apex Industrial Park Owners Association, it aims to streamline decision-making and project implementation for infrastructure and land use. This could lead to more efficient development and economic activity in the Apex Industrial Park, which is a major employment and industrial hub for the region.
Without this bill, the original 1989 law might create unnecessary bureaucratic hurdles by not formally recognizing key local stakeholders. The changes regarding the sale of mineral materials could make construction projects more cost-effective for developers, potentially attracting more investment. However, the bill also reinforces the importance of environmental compliance for new land transfers, which is crucial for balancing development with conservation in the area.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Includes the City of North Las Vegas and the Apex Industrial Park Owners Association in the 1989 Act.
This officially gives these two key local entities the same standing as Clark County for land transfers, infrastructure connections, and receiving grants, streamlining local development.
PROVISION 02
Changes references to include "other lands conveyed" in addition to the "Kerr-McGee Site" and allows for "successor maps" for land identification.
This broadens the scope of lands and mapping tools applicable under the original Act, making it more flexible and inclusive of current land holdings.
PROVISION 03
Makes the withdrawal of certain transferred lands permanent.
This clarifies the long-term status of these lands, providing certainty for development and land use planning.
PROVISION 04
Exempts the sale of mineral materials from grading on the Apex Site from competitive bidding and quantity limits.
This provision simplifies and potentially speeds up the process of selling excavated materials from construction, which can impact project costs and timelines.
PROVISION 05
Requires all future land transfers or rights-of-way within the Apex Site to comply with federal environmental laws.
This ensures that despite streamlined development processes, environmental protection remains a mandatory condition for new land uses.
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D· Nevada
YRS IN OFFICE
13
BILLS LED
33
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 66%
DEM 2 REP 1 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
19 EVENTSJUL 15
Signed by President.
JUL 15
Became Public Law No: 119-24.
JUL 3
Presented to President.
JUN 23
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 618
Congress119th
StatusBecame Law
IntroducedJan 22, 2025
Last actionJul 15, 2025
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BECAME LAW· 119TH CONGRESS · NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 22, 2025
House BillHR 618Environmental assessment, monitoring, researchNevada
Apex Area Technical Corrections Act
INTRODUCED JAN 22, 2025· LAST ACTION JUL 15, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
BECAME LAW
READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
3
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
