To remove restrictions from a parcel of land in Paducah, Kentucky.
Land Use Change for Paducah Boys and Girls Club
This bill has passed the House and is now being reviewed by the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. It is actively moving through the process after the committee recently voted to support it. There are no other companion bills currently linked to this legislation.
Legislative Progress
This is a non-controversial local land issue that has already passed the House with no apparent opposition.
Key Points
- This bill removes old federal rules on a small piece of land in Paducah, Kentucky. The land used to be an Army Reserve Center but was given to the city several years ago.
- The change allows the City of Paducah to give or sell the property to the Oscar Cross Boys and Girls Club. Right now, federal restrictions prevent the city from transferring the land to this group.
- Even though the rules are changing, the land must still be used for things like public recreation or community services. It cannot be turned into a private business or used for other non-public purposes.
- If the Boys and Girls Club ever decides to move or stop using the land in the future, they must first offer to give it back to the federal government for free before they can try to sell it to anyone else.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5073)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5073)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
Votes
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
To remove restrictions from a parcel of land in Paducah, Kentucky.
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