Authorizes the conveyance of certain state property located in Nodaway County
Summary
HB 3014 authorizes the Governor to sell, transfer, grant, convey, remise, release, and quitclaim the State of Missouri’s interest in a specific parcel of state-owned property in Nodaway County. The bill includes a detailed legal description of two tracts, both tied to land near the former Norfolk & Western Railroad right-of-way, and it gives the state authority to dispose of that property through a conveyance process.
The measure also assigns administrative control over the transaction to the Commissioner of Administration, who is empowered to set the terms and conditions of the conveyance, including appraisal requirements and the time, place, and terms of sale. The Attorney General must approve the form of the conveyance instrument. In practical terms, the bill is a property-disposition measure that would remove the state’s interest in the identified land and allow it to be transferred under conditions determined by state officials.
Impact
HB 3014 would amend state property administration by specifically authorizing the disposition of a parcel of state-owned land in Nodaway County. It does not create a new program or regulatory scheme; instead, it provides the legal authority needed for the executive branch to convey state real estate and sets procedural safeguards through appraisal and Attorney General review. The bill primarily affects the State of Missouri, the Commissioner of Administration, the Governor, and any prospective purchaser or transferee of the property.
Sentiment
The available legislative record suggests the bill was noncontroversial and received favorable treatment, as reflected by its status of “Reported Do Pass (H).” No committee transcript or recorded vote details are provided, but the absence of documented opposition or debate indicates general support or at least no notable resistance. Bills authorizing the sale of specific state property are often handled as administrative or housekeeping measures rather than policy disputes.
Contention
No specific points of contention are documented in the provided materials. Potential issues in a bill of this kind would typically involve whether the property should be sold, whether the state is receiving fair market value, and what conditions should attach to the conveyance, but the record here does not show any disagreement on those matters. The only entities explicitly given discretion are the Commissioner of Administration and the Attorney General, suggesting the bill is designed to keep the transaction process controlled and legally reviewed rather than politically contested.