To provide for conservation and economic development in the State of Nevada, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill exempts transfers approximately 44,950 acres of federal land administered by BLM and Bureau of Reclamation to be held in trust for the Moapa Band of Paiutes, subject to existing rights-of-way for utilities, exempts transfers approximately 196 acres of fee land held by the Moapa Band of Paiutes to be held in trust by the United States as part of the Tribe's reservation, and exempts transfers approximately 3,156 acres of BLM land to be held in trust for the Las Vegas Paiute Tribe, subject to a 300-foot-wide right-of-way for high-voltage transmission facilities. Land is not eligible. It relies on exemptions and definition changes. The main policy areas are Public Lands, Native American Affairs, Energy, and Environment.
Who Benefits and How
Clark County, Nevada could gain revenue opportunities, Moapa Band of Paiutes could gain revenue opportunities, and Off-highway vehicle recreation users in Southern Nevada could face fewer barriers.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Bureau of Land Management would take on compliance duties and Mining and energy development interests could face higher barriers.
Key Provisions
- Exempts transfers approximately 44,950 acres of federal land administered by BLM and Bureau of Reclamation to be held in trust for the Moapa Band of Paiutes, subject to existing rights-of-way for utilities.
- Exempts transfers approximately 196 acres of fee land held by the Moapa Band of Paiutes to be held in trust by the United States as part of the Tribe's reservation.
- Exempts transfers approximately 3,156 acres of BLM land to be held in trust for the Las Vegas Paiute Tribe, subject to a 300-foot-wide right-of-way for high-voltage transmission facilities. Land is not eligible...
- Expands definition of 'public park' under Red Rock Canyon NCA to include land developed by public-private partnerships for recreational and associated supportive uses, including fee-based facilities.
- Expands Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area by adding approximately 253,950 acres of federal land to the conservation area.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill exempts transfers approximately 44,950 acres of federal land administered by BLM and Bureau of Reclamation to be held in trust for the Moapa Band of Paiutes, subject to existing rights-of-way for utilities, exempts transfers approximately 196 acres of fee land held by the Moapa Band of Paiutes to be held in trust by the United States as part of the Tribe's reservation, and exempts transfers approximately 3,156 acres of BLM land to be held in trust for the Las Vegas Paiute Tribe, subject to a 300-foot-wide right-of-way for high-voltage transmission facilities. Land is not eligible.
Key Policy Areas
Public Lands, Native American Affairs, Energy, Environment
Primary Purpose
The bill exempts transfers approximately 44,950 acres of federal land administered by BLM and Bureau of Reclamation to be held in trust for the Moapa Band of Paiutes, subject to existing rights-of-way for utilities, exempts transfers approximately 196 acres of fee land held by the Moapa Band of Paiutes to be held in trust by the United States as part of the Tribe's reservation, and exempts transfers approximately 3,156 acres of BLM land to be held in trust for the Las Vegas Paiute Tribe, subject to a 300-foot-wide right-of-way for high-voltage transmission facilities. Land is not eligible.
Policy Domains
Title I - Tribal Land Transfers
Identified Gains
- Clark County, Nevada
- Moapa Band of Paiutes
- Off-highway vehicle recreation users in Southern Nevada
- Moapa Valley Water District
- Las Vegas Paiute Tribe
Identified Costs
- Bureau of Land Management
- Mining and energy development interests
Sponsors
Susie Lee
D-NV | Primary Sponsor
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMs. Lee of Nevada (for herself and Mr. Amodei of …
Stakeholder Effects
cui bono?How this legislation distributes effects. Mention counts reflect frequency, not effect magnitude.
City of Boulder City, Nevada, City of Henderson, Nevada, City of Mesquite, Nevada
Clark County land development interests, Commercial/industrial developers in Clark County, Development interests in Clark County
Desert tortoise and other protected species, Red Rock Canyon NCA, Sloan Canyon NCA
Electric utilities (transmission rights-of-way), Moapa Valley Water District, Southern Nevada Water Authority
Las Vegas Paiute Tribe, Moapa Band of Paiutes
Clark County public safety services, North Las Vegas Fire Department
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of the Interior
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of the Interior
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of the Interior
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of the Interior
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of the Interior
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of the Interior
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
The Moapa Band of Paiutes of the Moapa River Indian Reservation, Nevada
The Las Vegas Paiute Tribe
Federal land designated for conservation management including Stump Springs, Bird Springs Valley, and Desert Tortoise Protective Corridor areas
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