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A03096Introduced in the Assembly

Establishes a right of first refusal in the state for federal public land to be transferred to private parties; prohibits the recording of any deeds for lands that have been transferred out of federal ownership to private ownership without giving the state the right of first refusal.

IntroducedAssembly Governmental Operations

Introduced by Angelo Santabarbara, District 111

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Establishes a right of first refusal in the state for federal public land to be transferred to private parties; prohibits the recording of any deeds for lands that have been transferred out of federal ownership to private ownership without giving the state the right of first refusal.

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referred to governmental operations

January 7, 2026

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  1. referred to governmental operations

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