An Act to Preserve State Territorial Sovereignty.
AN ACT relating to property, conveyances and security transactions; prohibiting persons from selling or transferring real property to the federal government as specified; providing the manner by which a person may sell or transfer real property to the federal government; providing a civil penalty for failing to timely submit information to the legislature; providing definitions; specifying applicability; requiring rulemaking; and providing for an effective date.
This bill aims to prevent individuals or entities from selling or transferring real property to the federal government without specific legislative approval. It outlines the process for selling or transferring property to the federal government and imposes a civil penalty for those who fail to submit required information to the legislature on time. It also provides definitions and specifies when the law applies. The bill has moved through the legislative process but ultimately did not pass.
The bill would primarily affect property owners and the federal government by setting strict guidelines for any property transactions with the federal government. It seeks to protect state sovereignty by ensuring that property transfers are subject to legislative oversight. Those who fail to comply with the bill's requirements could face civil penalties.
Introduced on January 29, 2025, the bill passed a committee vote on February 6, 2025, but ultimately failed to advance. The most recent action was on February 10, 2025, when it did not pass.