United StatesFederal land could transfer to Pennington County for public uses
If enacted, the measure would let Pennington County receive about nine acres of federal forest land at no charge for public works or other uses it considers necessary.
What it does
Pennington County could receive about 8.97 acres of federal forest land and its improvements at no charge for public works or other uses the county considers necessary.
When the land is transferred, the Agriculture Secretary would adjust the forest boundary to show that the land is no longer part of the forest.
Argument forThe county could receive land and improvements without paying for them, which may help it provide public works or other needed services.
Argument againstThe county could use the transferred forest land for other purposes it considers necessary, which may reduce land under federal forest management.
More detail
The Agriculture Secretary would transfer the land and its improvements to Pennington County at no charge. The transfer covers about 8.97 acres in the Black Hills National Forest and any improvements on that land. The Secretary may set terms and conditions for the transfer. The Secretary must make the transfer as soon as practicable after the Act is enacted.
The Agriculture Secretary would change the Black Hills National Forest boundary to reflect the transfer. This applies to the Black Hills National Forest boundary affected by the transferred land. The boundary change is required when the land is transferred to the county. The boundary change must happen when the transfer occurs.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Sep 30Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.Latest
- Sep 16Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.
- Aug 7Introduced in Senate
- Aug 7Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text: CR S4567)Introduced
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