Santini-Burton Modernization Act of 2026

# Santini-Burton Modernization Act of 2026 Summary **What the Bill Does:** The Santini-Burton Modernization Act of 2026 would update federal land management policies affecting California and Nevada. The bill focuses on land transfers and conservation issues between the federal government and these states, modernizing what appears to be a previous agreement or law (the original Santini-Burton legislation). While specific details aren't publicly available in this summary, the bill addresses how federal lands are managed and potentially transferred to state or local control. **Who It Affects:** This legislation primarily impacts residents, governments, and land users in California and Nevada.

It would affect federal land management agencies, state governments, local communities, conservationists, and anyone with interests in public lands in these states—including ranchers, outdoor recreationists, and environmental groups. **Current Status:** As of now, the bill (S 3695) is in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full Senate. It was introduced by Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nevada). The bill remains in the early stages of the legislative process and would require committee approval and floor votes before becoming law. *Note: More detailed provisions would require access to the full bill text, which wasn't provided in the source information.*.