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Southern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation Act

Original title: Text of Senate Amendment 6391

Record date · June 24, 2026

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What This Bill Does

This amendment proposes a comprehensive land management plan for Southern Nevada, including transferring federal land to tribal trusts, adjusting conservation area boundaries, and authorizing new public infrastructure projects. It also establishes new special management areas and off-highway vehicle recreation zones while streamlining land disposal and development processes in Clark County.

Why it matters

This legislation dictates the use, ownership, and conservation status of hundreds of thousands of acres of federal land in Southern Nevada, directly impacting tribal land rights, local infrastructure development, and recreational access for residents.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Moapa Band of Paiutes

Receives federal land into trust for the benefit of the tribe.

Directly affected

Las Vegas Paiute Tribe

Receives federal land into trust and is required to grant a utility right-of-way.

Directly affected

Clark County residents

Affected by changes in land use, public safety facility locations, and recreational area designations.

Directly affected

Southern Nevada Water Authority

Granted rights-of-way for water pipeline construction and operation.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Will this legislation affect my ability to use off-highway vehicles?
The bill establishes four new designated OHV recreation areas, but restricts motorized vehicle use in new 'Special Management Areas' to designated roads and trails.
Does this bill allow for new gaming facilities on tribal lands?
No, the bill explicitly prohibits class II and class III gaming on the lands transferred into trust for the Moapa Band of Paiutes and the Las Vegas Paiute Tribe.
How does this affect local water infrastructure?
The bill grants the Southern Nevada Water Authority rights-of-way for water pipeline infrastructure and authorizes the Moapa Valley Water District to acquire land for water conveyance infrastructure.

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Streamlined Affordable Housing Review

The bill introduces a mandatory 180-day review deadline for affordable housing land applications, signaling a policy shift toward accelerating local development projects.

Clark CountySecretary of the Interior

Connected Entities

Moapa Band of Paiutes, City of Las Vegas, Las Vegas Paiute Tribe and 7 more
OrganizationMoapa Band of Paiutes“Recipient of land held in trust.”Map →
locationCity of Las Vegas“Party to intergovernmental agreements with the Las Vegas Paiute Tribe.”Map →
OrganizationLas Vegas Paiute Tribe“Recipient of land held in trust.”Map →
locationClark County“Primary local government entity affected by land conveyances and management.”Map →
locationCity of Boulder City“Recipient of federal land conveyance.”Map →
OrganizationSouthern Nevada Water Authority“Granted water pipeline rights-of-way.”Map →
locationCity of Mesquite“Recipient of federal land conveyance for watershed protection.”Map →
PersonCortez Masto“Submitted the amendment to S. 4784.”Map →
locationCity of North Las Vegas“Recipient of federal land for fire training facility.”Map →
OrganizationBureau of Land Management“Primary federal land manager for the affected areas.”Map →

Sources

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www.govinfo.gov

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