To provide for conservation and economic development in the State of Nevada, and for other purposes.
Analysis under review: This bill has generated analysis that may be too generic or incomplete. Clause-level evidence remains available below.
Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill transfers approximately 48,000 acres of federal land to three Nevada Native American tribes (Moapa Band of Paiutes, Las Vegas Paiute Tribe) to be held in trust. It also adds nearly 100,000 acres to wilderness areas, creates four off-highway vehicle recreation areas totaling 117,000+ acres, and conveys federal land to Nevada cities and Clark County for water infrastructure, fire training, public safety, and economic development.
Who Benefits and How
The Moapa Band of Paiutes receives ~45,000 acres to be held in trust. The Las Vegas Paiute Tribe receives ~3,156 acres in trust. Clark County receives land for economic development (Job Creation Zone) and public safety facilities. Cities of Boulder City, Mesquite, and North Las Vegas receive land for water infrastructure and fire training. Off-highway vehicle recreation users gain access to 117,000+ acres of designated recreation areas.
Who Bears the Burden and How
The Bureau of Land Management loses administrative control over significant acreage transferred to tribes, local governments, and conservation areas. The Southern Nevada Water Authority gains transmission rights-of-way through conservation areas. Landowners in areas losing ACEC (Area of Critical Environmental Concern) status may face different development rules.
Key Provisions
- Transfers ~48,000 acres of federal land to Nevada Native American tribes as trust land
- Adds ~100,000 acres to existing wilderness areas near Las Vegas
- Establishes four off-highway vehicle recreation areas totaling 117,000+ acres
- Conveys federal land to Clark County for economic development and public safety
- Extends Clark County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan to 2080
Evidence Chain:
This summary is generated from the full bill text using AI analysis. Expand "Detailed Analysis" below for identified beneficiaries/burden bearers.
At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Provides for conservation and economic development in Nevada through federal land transfers to Native American tribes, wilderness additions, land conveyances to local governments, and establishment of off-highway vehicle recreation areas.
Key Policy Areas
Public Lands, Native American Affairs, Conservation, Economic Development, Recreation
Primary Purpose
Provides for conservation and economic development in Nevada through federal land transfers to Native American tribes, wilderness additions, land conveyances to local governments, and establishment of off-highway vehicle recreation areas.
Policy Domains
Title I - Tribal Land Transfers
Identified Gains
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- Moapa Band of Paiutes
- Las Vegas Paiute Tribe
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Identified Costs
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- Bureau of Land Management
- Bureau of Reclamation
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Title II - Red Rock and Public Land Management
Identified Gains
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- Clark County
- Southern Nevada Water Authority
- Conservation interests
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Identified Costs
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- Bureau of Land Management
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Title IV - City and County Conveyances
Identified Gains
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- City of Boulder City
- City of Mesquite
- City of North Las Vegas
- Clark County
- Moapa Valley Water District
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Identified Costs
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- Bureau of Land Management
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Title VI - Limited Transition Area
Identified Gains
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- City of Henderson
- Real estate developers
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Identified Costs
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- Bureau of Land Management
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Title III - Wilderness Additions
Identified Gains
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- Conservation and wilderness preservation interests
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Identified Costs
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- Bureau of Land Management
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Title VII - Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Areas
Identified Gains
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- Off-highway vehicle recreation users
- OHV industry
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Identified Costs
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- Bureau of Land Management
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
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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