La Paz County Solar Energy and Job Creation Act
Federal land in Arizona sold to county for solar projects and jobs
Signed Into Law
This legislation has been enacted.
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- The bill lets the U.S. government sell about 3,400 acres of desert land in La Paz County, Arizona, to the county government.
- La Paz County has to pay full market price and cover costs like surveys and paperwork, so this is a sale, not a free giveaway.
- The land is meant to be used for things like solar energy and job creation, but areas with major cultural, wildlife, or recreation value must be left out.
- The county and any future landowners must work with local tribes to protect and respectfully handle any cultural artifacts that are found.
- Mining and new mineral leases are blocked on this land, pushing it toward uses like solar farms instead of mining operations.
Impact Analysis
Govbase has not yet run an impact analysis on this legislation.
Milestones
By Senator Lee from Committee on Energy and Natural Resources filed written report. Report No. 119-109.
Became Public Law No: 119-68.
The President signed it. This is now the law of the land.
Signed by President.
The President signed it. This is now the law of the land.
Presented to President.
Both chambers passed identical text. The President has 10 days to sign it into law or veto it.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
News
No related news coverage found for this legislation yet.
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
La Paz County Solar Energy and Job Creation Act
Data Sources
Sponsor
Cosponsors
(2)Analysis generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.