A bill to remove restrictions from a parcel of land in Paducah, Kentucky.
A bill to remove restrictions from a parcel of land in Paducah, Kentucky.
Plain Language Summary
# S. 601 Summary: Paducah, Kentucky Land Restrictions Bill **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would remove legal restrictions from a 3.62-acre parcel of land located at the Paducah Memorial Army Reserve Center in Paducah, Kentucky. Specifically, it directs the Department of the Interior to eliminate deed restrictions—including easements, exceptions, and conditions—that were placed on the property when the federal government transferred it to the City of Paducah in 2012. **Who It Affects and Key Provisions** The bill primarily affects the City of Paducah and would give the city greater freedom to use or develop the property as it sees fit.
By removing these restrictions, the city would no longer be bound by the original terms and conditions attached to the deed from the federal government. The bill doesn't specify what the city intends to do with the land, only that it would have fewer limitations on future use. **Current Status** The bill was introduced by Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) in the 119th Congress and is currently awaiting review in committee. It has not yet been voted on by the full Senate.
CRS Official Summary
This bill directs the Department of the Interior to remove all deed restrictions from approximately 3.62 acres located at 2956 Park Avenue, on the Paducah Memorial Army Reserve Center in Paducah, Kentucky. The restrictions include easements, exceptions, reservations, terms, conditions, and covenants described in the quitclaim deed that was executed on April 27, 2012. The deed conveyed land from Interior to the City of Paducah, Kentucky.
Latest Action
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.