Carson City Public Land Correction Act

IntroducedDecember 16, 2025

In Senate1 month ago

Intro

Senate

House

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Waiting for a House floor vote.

It has cleared committee and can be brought up at any time, though no date is set.

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Why This Matters

This bill directs the transfer and sale of various federal land parcels in Carson City, Nevada, to the city and private bidders under specific conditions. It also requires that all proceeds go to a special account and updates provisions of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 (OPLMA).

Who this affects

Carson City government · Carson City residents · Department of the Interior · Department of Agriculture

What changes is this bill making?

1Conveys about 1,288 acres of federal land to Carson City at no cost for public purposes like recreation and flood control. The city pays survey, appraisal, and administrative costs. Parcels revert to the United States if they stop being used as required.
2Conveys about 0.45 acres for a street connector to expand a roadway. The city must build a crosswalk to maintain access to the Forest Service Ranger District office within 90 days and pay all transfer-related costs. Federal environmental disclosure requirements apply but no cleanup obligation.
3Authorizes sale of about 360 acres of Bureau of Land Management (BLM) land to qualified bidders. Carson City retains existing public utility and drainage easements on those parcels.
4Allows Carson City to offer about 20 acres back to the Department of the Interior, which must accept it and then sell the land to qualified bidders. The city keeps certain access and utility rights. The city and buyers pay related costs.
5Directs that all proceeds from these land sales be deposited into the Carson City Special Account established by the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 (OPLMA). Funds may reimburse costs and support projects like wildlife habitat restoration, wildfire prevention, land acquisition, wilderness protection, capital improvements, and local education.
6Amends the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 (OPLMA) to let Carson City sell or lease specified lands to third parties at fair market value and sets deadlines for offering lands for sale.

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Carson City Public Land Correction Act

IntroducedDecember 16, 2025

In Senate1 month ago

Intro

Senate

House

Pres

Waiting for a House floor vote.

It has cleared committee and can be brought up at any time, though no date is set.

Why This Matters

Who this affects

Carson City government · Carson City residents · Department of the Interior · Department of Agriculture

What changes is this bill making?

1Conveys about 1,288 acres of federal land to Carson City at no cost for public purposes like recreation and flood control. The city pays survey, appraisal, and administrative costs. Parcels revert to the United States if they stop being used as required.
2Conveys about 0.45 acres for a street connector to expand a roadway. The city must build a crosswalk to maintain access to the Forest Service Ranger District office within 90 days and pay all transfer-related costs. Federal environmental disclosure requirements apply but no cleanup obligation.
3Authorizes sale of about 360 acres of Bureau of Land Management (BLM) land to qualified bidders. Carson City retains existing public utility and drainage easements on those parcels.
4Allows Carson City to offer about 20 acres back to the Department of the Interior, which must accept it and then sell the land to qualified bidders. The city keeps certain access and utility rights. The city and buyers pay related costs.
5Directs that all proceeds from these land sales be deposited into the Carson City Special Account established by the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 (OPLMA). Funds may reimburse costs and support projects like wildlife habitat restoration, wildfire prevention, land acquisition, wilderness protection, capital improvements, and local education.
6Amends the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 (OPLMA) to let Carson City sell or lease specified lands to third parties at fair market value and sets deadlines for offering lands for sale.

Read full document