Bill · S. 217· Senate(119-S-217)
Apex Project, Nevada Land Transfer and Authorization Act Amendments Act
- Introduced
- 1/23/2025
- Last activity
- 1/23/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- Sponsored by
- Catherine Cortez Masto
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the ``Apex Project, Nevada Land Transfer and Authorization Act Amendments Act'', seeks to amend the existing Apex Project, Nevada Land Transfer and Authorization Act of 1989. It expands the scope of the original act to include the City of North Las Vegas and the Apex Industrial Park Owners Association. The amendments adjust how land transfers are handled for the Kerr-McGee Site and other land conveyed under the act. Additionally, it provides the Secretary with authority regarding the sale of certain mineral materials. Finally, it establishes requirements for compliance with environmental laws during land transfers.
Yes· 3 of 6
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+5
The bill explicitly requires that all land or interest transfers be conditioned on compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act and the Federal Land Policy and Management Act.
Would business owners be better off under this?+3
The bill expands the ability of the Apex Industrial Park Owners Association to manage land transfers for industrial purposes.
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+3
The bill expands land transfer options to include the Apex Industrial Park Owners Association, facilitating local commercial development.
The opposite
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?-2
The bill allows the Secretary to sell mineral materials without the standard requirements of advertising or competitive bidding.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Expanded Land Transfer Options: By including the City of North Las Vegas and the Apex Industrial Park Owners Association, the bill allows these entities to act individually or jointly regarding the Kerr-McGee Site and other land transfers (Section 2(b) and Section 2(c)).
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Streamlined Mineral Sales: The Secretary is authorized to sell mineral materials resulting from land activities, such as grading or land balancing, at not less than fair market value without the need for advertising or bidding (Section 2(c)).
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Environmental Protections: The bill ensures that all land or interest transfers or rights-of-way are conditioned on compliance with Federal land laws, such as the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (Section 2(d)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Reduction in Competitive Bidding for Minerals: The provision allowing the Secretary to sell mineral materials without advertising or calling for bids removes the standard competitive process for these materials (Section 2(c)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+5Improves Rural Development+2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+3Good For Urban Residents+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency-2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Affordable Housing+2
- 1/23/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Jacky RosenDemocrat · Nevada