Summary
Directs the federal government to sell about 200 acres of land to Utah so the state can finish building the Mountain View Corridor highway.
What problem does this solve?
The State of Utah needed a specific piece of federally owned land to complete a major highway project. This law requires the federal government to sell that land to Utah for a fair price, allowing the project to move forward.
Who does this affect?
- State of Utah
- Bureau of Land Management
- Residents near Camp Williams, Utah
What does this law do?
Mandatory land sale to Utah
Requires the Secretary of the Interior to sell about 200 acres of federal land to the State of Utah.
Payment for the land
States that Utah must pay the fair market value for the land. The value will be determined by an official appraisal following federal standards.
Restrictions on land use
Says that if Utah sells the land or uses it for anything other than transportation or defense, the federal government has the right to take the land back.
What is the real world impact?
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Helps a state build a needed highway
Allows Utah to get the land it needs to finish a major road project. This can help with traffic and support the local area's growth.
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Keeps federal control over the land's future use
Includes a rule that the land must be used for transportation or defense. If not, the federal government can take the land back, preventing the state from selling it for other purposes like shopping malls.
When does this start?
The transfer of land from the federal government to Utah must be completed within 90 days of this law passing on December 23, 2024.