A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to convey the Pleasant Valley Ranger District Administrative Site to Gila County, Arizona.
Sponsored By: Senator Kelly, Mark [D-AZ]
Introduced
Summary
Would transfer about 232.9 acres of Tonto National Forest land to Gila County to support services for military veterans. If Gila County requests the property within 180 days the Secretary of Agriculture would convey all U.S. interest by quitclaim deed. The county would pay all conveyance costs, including any surveys and required environmental or historic preservation reviews. The land must be used only to serve and support veterans and would revert to the United States if used otherwise. The Secretary may correct minor map errors and add terms needed to protect federal interests.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Gila County land for veterans
If enacted, this bill would require the Secretary of Agriculture to convey about 232.9 acres in the Tonto National Forest to Gila County. The County must submit a written request within 180 days after enactment. The County would pay all conveyance costs, including surveys and required environmental and historic‑preservation reviews. The transfer would be by quitclaim deed, with no federal warranty under CERCLA section 120(h)(3)(A). The land must be used only to serve and support veterans, and it could revert to the United States if used for other purposes.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Kelly, Mark [D-AZ]
AZ • D
Cosponsors
Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ]
AZ • D
Sponsored 2/25/2025
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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