A bill to release a Federal reversionary interest and convey mineral interests in Chester County, Tennessee, and for other purposes.
This bill releases the U.S. federal claim to reclaim Chester County, Tennessee, State Forest land (a 0.62-acre parcel in Chickasaw State Forest) and conveys federal mineral rights beneath that land to the State of Tennessee. It directly affects the State of Tennessee by transferring ownership of the land's reversionary interest (a federal claim that reverts to the government if the land stops being used publicly) and mineral rights. Key mechanisms include requiring no environmental reviews, appraisals, or findings about mineral values before the transfer, with Tennessee paying all administrative costs. The bill makes these transfers automatic under specific legal provisions, without additional federal review.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
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Introduced Jan 28, 2025
Last action Oct 27, 2025
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Oct 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Reported by Senator Boozman without amendment. Without written report.
upper
Oct 21, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
upper
Jan 28, 2025
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
upper
Jan 28, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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