Carson City Public Land Correction Act | ChamberLight
Bills · S 3493
REPORTED· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 3493Wildlife conservation and habitat protectionInterest, dividends, interest rates
Carson City Public Land Correction Act
INTRO DEC 16· LAST ACTION JUL 23
READING
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NO VOTES YET · BE THE FIRST
Reported, not passed
LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
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Introduced
In Committee
Reported
Passed Senate
Passed House
Conference
To President
Became Law
WHAT THE BILL DOES
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This bill matters because it changes who owns and manages a substantial amount of land in and around Carson City, Nevada. If passed, it would give Carson City more direct control over land use and development, allowing them to better plan for local needs like public parks, recreation areas, and infrastructure projects such as road expansions and flood mitigation. This could lead to new public amenities and potentially influence local property values and development patterns.
Without this bill, these specific federal lands would remain under federal management, and Carson City would not have the direct ability to develop them for local public purposes or acquire them for free. The sale of federal and city-owned land could also inject funds into the local economy and open up new areas for private development. Essentially, it's about shifting land control from federal to local hands or to private ownership to serve Carson City's specific growth and development goals.
KEY PROVISIONS
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PROVISION 01
Transfers approximately 1,288 acres of federal land to Carson City, Nevada, for public purposes such as recreation and flood mitigation, with no cost to the city.
This provision allows Carson City to gain significant land for community benefits without a purchase price, supporting local development and public services.
PROVISION 02
Conveys approximately 0.45 acres of federal land to Carson City for roadway expansion, requiring the city to build a crosswalk.
This facilitates specific infrastructure improvements for transportation and pedestrian safety in Carson City.
PROVISION 03
Directs the federal government to sell approximately 360 acres of federal land to qualified bidders, with Carson City retaining certain easements.
This makes federal land available for private development or use, while protecting important existing utility and drainage access for the city.
PROVISION 04
Allows Carson City to convey approximately 20 acres of its land to the federal government, which the federal government would then sell.
This provides a mechanism for Carson City to dispose of certain land through federal sale, potentially streamlining the process.
PROVISION 05
Requires Carson City or the land buyer to cover the costs associated with surveys, appraisals, and administrative fees for the land conveyances and sales.
This ensures that the federal government does not bear the financial burden for the administrative aspects of these land transactions.
This bill matters because it changes who owns and manages a substantial amount of land in and around Carson City, Nevada. If passed, it would give Carson City more direct control over land use and development, allowing them to better plan for local needs like public parks, recreation areas, and infrastructure projects such as road expansions and flood mitigation. This could lead to new public amenities and potentially influence local property values and development patterns.
Without this bill, these specific federal lands would remain under federal management, and Carson City would not have the direct ability to develop them for local public purposes or acquire them for free. The sale of federal and city-owned land could also inject funds into the local economy and open up new areas for private development. Essentially, it's about shifting land control from federal to local hands or to private ownership to serve Carson City's specific growth and development goals.
KEY PROVISIONS
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Transfers approximately 1,288 acres of federal land to Carson City, Nevada, for public purposes such as recreation and flood mitigation, with no cost to the city.
This provision allows Carson City to gain significant land for community benefits without a purchase price, supporting local development and public services.
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Conveys approximately 0.45 acres of federal land to Carson City for roadway expansion, requiring the city to build a crosswalk.
This facilitates specific infrastructure improvements for transportation and pedestrian safety in Carson City.
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Directs the federal government to sell approximately 360 acres of federal land to qualified bidders, with Carson City retaining certain easements.
This makes federal land available for private development or use, while protecting important existing utility and drainage access for the city.
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Allows Carson City to convey approximately 20 acres of its land to the federal government, which the federal government would then sell.
This provides a mechanism for Carson City to dispose of certain land through federal sale, potentially streamlining the process.
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Requires Carson City or the land buyer to cover the costs associated with surveys, appraisals, and administrative fees for the land conveyances and sales.
This ensures that the federal government does not bear the financial burden for the administrative aspects of these land transactions.
Not later than 90 days after the date of the conveyance under section 4(a).
Carson City must construct a crosswalk across South Curry Street in consultation with the Secretary.
Not later than 1 year after the date of the offer.
The Secretary shall accept the offer if Carson City offers to convey approximately 20 acres of land to the Secretary of the Interior.
GLOSSARY
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Conveyance
The act of legally transferring ownership of property, typically land, from one party to another.
Disposal
The act of selling or otherwise transferring federal land out of government ownership.
Easement
A legal right to use another person's land for a specific purpose, such as for utility lines or access, without owning the land itself.
Reversion
A legal condition where ownership of property returns to a previous owner if certain conditions are no longer met or if a specific event occurs.
Notwithstanding
Means 'in spite of' or 'without regard to,' indicating that a particular rule or law does not apply to the specific situation being described.
Valid existing rights
Legal claims or interests in land that existed before the land was transferred or designated for a new use, and which are still recognized and protected.
Secretary of Agriculture
The head of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, overseeing agencies like the Forest Service.
ACTION TIMELINE
10 EVENTS
JUL 23
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Lee with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
COMMITTEE
JUL 23
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 488.
CALENDARS
MAR 4
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
COMMITTEE
MAR 4
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
