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Amendment to block private‑land language in federal land net‑gain bill fails after floor debate
Summary
Lawmakers debated and rejected an amendment that would have removed private landowners from a bill limiting net land gains by the federal government; roll‑call on the amendment recorded 25 ayes, 34 nays, 3 excused. Debate included constitutional arguments citing U.S. admission clauses and private property rights.
Representative Provenza moved a floor amendment to House Bill 118 that would remove private property owners from the bill and make the measure apply only to state land exchanges. Provenza argued the amendment would protect private landowners from additional transaction burdens and preserve their ability to accept compensation for land sales.
Proponents of the underlying bill, including Representative Banks, said the measure sought to restore what they described as the state’s equal‑footing rights under the U.S. Constitution (they referenced…
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