To release the reversionary interests retained by the United States in four deeds that conveyed certain lands to the State of Florida so as to permit the State to sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of the lands, and to provide for the conveyance of certain mineral interests of the United States in the lands to the State of Florida.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (15 Oct 1998): Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
What this bill does
This bill would direct the Secretary of Agriculture to give up the United States' claim to certain lands in Florida that were previously given to the state. Currently, the U.S. holds a right to take these lands back if they are no longer used for public purposes. This bill would remove that right, allowing Florida to sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of these specific lands.
The bill also addresses mineral interests. It would allow the Secretary of Agriculture to sell the U.S.'s mineral rights in these lands to the state of Florida. If these mineral rights are sold, the money received would go into a specific fund. This fund, established by the Sisk Act, is used for acquiring lands and interests in lands within Florida, but funds must be appropriated by Congress before they can be spent.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in October 1998 and referred to the Committee on Agriculture. It is currently in the status of "Introduced." Further action would require the bill to move through the legislative process in the House, potentially including committee review and votes, and then move to the Senate for consideration.
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Official summary
Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to release U.S. reversionary interests in four deeds that conveyed certain lands within the Blackwater River and Withlacoochee State Forests in Florida. Requires lands conveyed under the deeds to be used for public purposes. Authorizes the Secretary to convey to the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund of the State of Florida all of the U.S. mineral interests in any real property for which a reversionary interest is released. Provides for any proceeds derived from the sale of these mineral interests to be deposited into the fund established by the Sisk Act and to be available for expenditure, upon appropriation, for the acquisitions of lands and interests in lands in the same State.
Timeline
15 Oct 1998
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 4842 do?
- This bill would direct the Secretary of Agriculture to give up the United States' claim to certain lands in Florida that were previously given to the state. Currently, the U.S. holds a right to take these lands back if they are no longer used for public purposes. This bill would remove that right, allowing Florida to sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of these specific lands. The bill also addresses mineral interests. It would allow the Secretary of Agriculture to sell the U.S.'s mineral rights in these lands to the state of Florida. If these mineral rights are sold, the money received would go into a specific fund. This fund, established by the Sisk Act, is used for acquiring lands and interests in lands within Florida, but funds must be appropriated by Congress before they can be spent. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in October 1998 and referred to the Committee on Agriculture. It is currently in the status of "Introduced." Further action would require the bill to move through the legislative process in the House, potentially including committee review and votes, and then move to the Senate for consideration.
- Has H.R. 4842 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 4842. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 4842?
- H.R. 4842 was sponsored by Rep. Thurman, Karen L. [D-FL-5] (D-FL), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 4842?
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. (15 Oct 1998).
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