Maloy and Lee Introduce Bill to Transfer Parcels of Federally Owned Land in Utah to the State
Washington, D.C.,
February 14, 2024
Washington, D.C. — Yesterday, Congresswoman Celeste Maloy (R-UT) introduced the Utah State Parks Adjustment Act alongside Senator Mike Lee (R-UT). This bill would transfer the titles for several parcels of federally owned land in and around Antelope Island, Fremont Indian, and Wasatch Mountain State Parks to the State of Utah, consolidating ownership and improving land management.
“Utah State Parks are well-managed and cared for. I’m proud to sponsor this bill alongside Senator Lee which would remove ineffective bureaucratic management over these small parcels of land and return them to local control,” said Rep. Maloy.
"Utahns don't sit back and let Washington tell us how to manage the land we've lived on for over a century," said Sen. Lee. "By transferring federally owned land to Utah for inclusion in our state parks, we ensure efficient management while removing unnecessary bureaucratic hurdles. I'm grateful to Rep. Celeste Maloy for leading the charge in the House of Representatives, and I'm eager to push this forward so that Utahns can take charge of their backyard."
This bill would:
Full text of the legislation can be found HERE. Maps of the proposed land transfers can be found HERE. |