Bill > HB4135

This bill authorizes the state administrative board to convey approximately 81 acres of state-owned property currently under the jurisdiction of the department of corrections, which was formerly the site of the Dalton Road Landfill in Leoni Township, Jackson County. Under the legislation, the department of technology, management, and budget (DTMB)—the state agency responsible for managing state property and facilities—must first offer the property to Jackson County for the nominal price of one dollar for up to two years, provided the land is used exclusively for public purposes such as government administration, law enforcement, or public parks. If Jackson County declines, the DTMB may sell or transfer the property through alternative methods including competitive bidding, public auction, real estate broker services, or sales to local units of government or land bank authorities, with any net revenue from such sales going to the state's general fund. Additionally, while the state will not reserve underlying oil, gas, or mineral rights, any future development of those resources will require the new owner to pay half of the gross revenue to the state, and the state retains the right to repossess the land if these public use restrictions or other conditions are violated.