La Paz County Solar Energy and Job Creation Act

This bill would transfer approximately 3,400 acres of federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in La Paz County, Arizona, to the county government. The land must be conveyed at fair market value (based on appraisal), with the county covering all related costs, and the land is withdrawn from mineral leasing. Key provisions require the county to protect tribal cultural artifacts by coordinating with the Colorado River Indian Tribes and minimizing impacts if artifacts are disturbed. The bill directly affects La Paz County (enabling potential development like solar projects) and tribal nations, while ensuring the land transfer follows specific environmental and cultural safeguards. It does not mandate solar development but facilitates land access for future projects.