La Paz County Solar Energy and Job Creation Act
This bill directs the Secretary of the Interior to convey approximately 4,800 acres of federal land (managed by the Bureau of Land Management) to La Paz County, Arizona, upon the county's request. The county must pay the fair market value (determined by appraisal) and cover all conveyance costs, while the land is withdrawn from mining and mineral leasing. Key provisions require the county to protect tribal cultural artifacts through coordination with tribal offices and minimize disturbances, with any unearthed artifacts to be reburied. The bill does not mandate solar development or job creation, as its focus is solely on the land transfer process and associated conditions.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
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Introduced May 17, 2023
Last action Dec 12, 2023
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Dec 12, 2023
Upper · Passed
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin with amendments. With written report No. 118-135.
upper
Sep 21, 2023
Upper · Passed
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
upper
Jul 12, 2023
Upper · Passed
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 118-285.
upper
May 17, 2023
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
upper
May 17, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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