A bill to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to convey certain land to Lander County, Nevada, and the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain land to Eureka County, Nevada, for continued use as cemeteries.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (9 May 2002): Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 107-754.
What this bill does
This bill would direct the Secretary of Agriculture to transfer approximately 10 acres of federal land, known as Kingston Cemetery, to Lander County, Nevada. It would also direct the Secretary of the Interior to transfer approximately 10 acres of federal land, known as Maiden's Grave Cemetery, to Eureka County, Nevada. Both transfers would be for the continued use of the land as cemeteries, with no cost to the counties.
The bill specifically addresses two historic cemeteries in Nevada that have been used since the late 1800s and are currently located on federal land. The land transfers are intended to allow for continued local public ownership and use as cemeteries. The bill includes provisions for easements to ensure access to the cemeteries for visitors.
As of its introduction in June 2001, this bill is in its initial stage in the Senate. It was referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, where it will be reviewed. If the committee takes action, the bill could then move forward for further consideration by the full Senate and potentially the House of Representatives.
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Official summary
Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to convey certain land to Lander County, Nevada, and the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain land to Eureka County, Nevada, for continued cemetery use.
Timeline
9 May 2002
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 107-754.
Common questions
- What does S. 1139 do?
- This bill would direct the Secretary of Agriculture to transfer approximately 10 acres of federal land, known as Kingston Cemetery, to Lander County, Nevada. It would also direct the Secretary of the Interior to transfer approximately 10 acres of federal land, known as Maiden's Grave Cemetery, to Eureka County, Nevada. Both transfers would be for the continued use of the land as cemeteries, with no cost to the counties. The bill specifically addresses two historic cemeteries in Nevada that have been used since the late 1800s and are currently located on federal land. The land transfers are intended to allow for continued local public ownership and use as cemeteries. The bill includes provisions for easements to ensure access to the cemeteries for visitors. As of its introduction in June 2001, this bill is in its initial stage in the Senate. It was referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, where it will be reviewed. If the committee takes action, the bill could then move forward for further consideration by the full Senate and potentially the House of Representatives.
- Has S. 1139 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 1139. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 1139?
- S. 1139 was sponsored by Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV] (D-NV), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 1139?
- Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 107-754. (9 May 2002).
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