Federal land in Perry County, Arkansas given to local government
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- The bill orders the U.S. Forest Service to give a small piece of its land in Perryville, Arkansas to Perry County if the county asks for it within about 6 months.
- The land is less than one acre at 1069 Fourche Avenue in Perryville, and would fully belong to the county once the transfer is done.
- Perry County must cover all costs tied to the transfer, like land surveys and environmental or historic reviews that federal rules might require.
- The land has to be used for public purposes, such as programs for schools, kids, or community services, not for private business or housing.
- If the county ever stops using the land for public purposes, the federal government can take the property back.
Milestones
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 295.
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 the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 388 - 0 (Roll no. 336). (text: CR H5883)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 388 - 0 (Roll no. 336). (text: CR H5883)
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5888-5889)
Vote Results
1 voteOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
To require the Secretary of Agriculture to convey a parcel of property of the Forest Service to Perry County, Arkansas, and for other purposes.
Sponsor
Data Sources
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