Authorizing the state historical society to convey certain real property to the Shawnee Tribe.
Impact
The bill imposes conditions on the land after its transfer to the Shawnee Tribe. The Tribe agrees to cover all costs associated with the conveyance and must grant Kansas a historic preservation easement. This easement must adhere to current federal preservation laws relating to properties recognized as national historic landmarks. Additionally, the land cannot be utilized for a casino or any other gaming activities, which aligns with ongoing efforts to regulate gaming within tribal lands while preserving historical integrity.
Summary
Senate Bill 117 authorizes the state historical society of Kansas to convey certain real property to the Shawnee Tribe. Specifically, the bill concerns approximately 11.97 acres of land located in Johnson County, Kansas. The legislation allows the conveyance of this property through a quitclaim deed, bypassing requirements for appraisal, bidding, or publication that typically govern state property transactions. This statutory change is intended to facilitate the transfer of land to the Shawnee Tribe while ensuring the property’s intended use aligns with historical preservation commitments.
Contention
While the bill appears straightforward in its objective to convey land to a tribal government, potential areas of contention may arise from differing perspectives on land use and management. Critics may express concerns over the limitations placed on the Shawnee Tribe concerning property usage, particularly regarding economic development opportunities that could arise from gaming. Furthermore, local stakeholders might debate the implications of state involvement in tribal land issues, especially in relation to sovereignty and local control.
Authorizing the state historical society to convey certain real property located in Johnson county to the Shawnee Tribe; requiring deeds and conveyances contain restrictive covenants prohibiting any gaming or gambling on such property; requiring a report by the Shawnee Tribe every two years for a 10-year period to the joint committee on state-tribal relations regarding the rehabilitation of the property and consultations with other tribes.
Authorizing Audubon of Kansas to convey certain property in Wabaunsee county and requiring any deeds or conveyances related to such property be reviewed and approved by the state historical society.
Authorizing the state historical society to acquire the junior officers' quarters at Fort Dodge and provide for the use, preservation, improvement, control and maintenance thereof.
Meetings of the Minnesota Historical Society requirement to be open to the public and the Minnesota Historical Society's data to be public data as to state-owned properties
Minnesota Historical Society meetings required to be open to the public and the Minnesota Historical Society's data required to be public data as to state-owned properties.
Authorizing the secretary of corrections on behalf of the state of Kansas to convey certain real property located in Leavenworth county, Kansas, to Leavenworth county.