La Paz County Solar Energy and Job Creation Act
Land Transfer for Solar Energy in La Paz County
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- This bill allows the Department of the Interior to sell about 3,400 acres of federal land to La Paz County in Arizona. The main goal is to use this land for solar energy projects that could create new jobs in the region.
- La Paz County must pay the full fair market value for the land, which will be decided by a professional appraisal. The county is also responsible for paying all administrative costs related to the sale, such as land surveys and legal paperwork.
- The plan includes specific protections for the environment and local history. Land that has important wildlife, recreational, or cultural value will be kept by the federal government and not sold to the county.
- The county must work closely with the Colorado River Indian Tribes to protect any ancient artifacts found on the property. If artifacts are discovered, Tribal representatives will be allowed to rebury them nearby to respect their cultural significance.
- Money from the sale will be placed into a special federal account used for land management and conservation. Once the land is transferred, it will be closed to any future mining or mineral leasing.
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Milestones
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 336.
The bill is now on the schedule for the full chamber to consider. It's in line for debate and a vote.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Lee without amendment. With written report No. 119-107.
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.
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.
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.
Introduced in Senate
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
La Paz County Solar Energy and Job Creation Act
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