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AK HB208

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

5/12/2021

Primary Sponsor

Chris Tuck

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Origin

House of Representatives

32nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends AS 42.40.350 by adding subsection (e) to clarify the scope of Alaska Railroad property transfers to the state under the Alaska Railroad Transfer Act (45 U.S.C. 1201-1214)
  • Limits state ownership of transferred rail properties to only those interests that were reserved to the United States under former 43 U.S.C. 975d and were actually exercised by the United States through construction and use before that statute's repeal
  • Notwithstanding any contrary terms in patents, deeds, or other transfer documents, the state's rights are confined to interests previously exercised by the federal government rather than all interests that may have been reserved
  • Defines "rail properties of the Alaska Railroad" using the meaning provided in 45 U.S.C. 1202(10)

Legislative Description

Transfer Of Rail Property To The State

Rights

Last Action

COSPONSOR(S): MCKAY

6/15/2021

Committee Referrals

Resources5/12/2021

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