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SB191

Transfer of Railroad Land to Whittier

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In one sentence

This bill approves the transfer of about 84.8 acres of land owned by the Alaska Railroad Corporation to the City of Whittier for fair market value.

What it does

  • Authorizes the Alaska Railroad Corporation to convey its interest in approximately 84.8 acres of rail land located within five specific areas in the City of Whittier.
  • Requires that the transfer be made for fair market value, subject to valid existing rights on the property.
  • Allows changes to the legal description of the land if surveying or platting is needed before the transfer.
  • Permits the Alaska Railroad Corporation to accept cash equal to the fair market value in exchange for the land.

Who it affects

  • The Alaska Railroad Corporation
  • The City of Whittier

Limits and unknowns

  • The transfer includes any reasonable changes to the legal description of the property only if approved by the Alaska Railroad Corporation's board of directors.
  • The sale is subject to valid existing rights, meaning other parties may already have legal claims to parts of the land.

Plain language

Terms to know

Fair market value
The price the land would sell for in an open and competitive market.
Platting actions
Official steps to divide or map out land into specific lots with legal boundaries.

Official record

Sources

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Read the official summary

TRANSFER OF RAILROAD LAND TO WHITTIER An Act approving the transfer of land owned by the Alaska Railroad Corporation to the City of Whittier; and providing for an effective date.

Official activity

Bill history

  1. (S) REFERRED TO RULES1827
  2. (S) FN1: ZERO(CED)1827
  3. (S) NR: YUNDT1827
  4. (S) DP: MERRICK, OLSON, GRAY-JACKSON1827
  5. (S) CRA RPT 3DP 1NR1827
  6. (S) Moved SB 191 Out of CommitteeText
  7. (S) COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS at 01:30 PM BELTZ 105 (TSBldg)Text
  8. (S) Heard & HeldText
  9. (S) COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS at 01:30 PM BELTZ 105 (TSBldg)Text
  10. (S) FN1: ZERO(CED)1619
  11. (S) DP: BJORKMAN, STEDMAN, KIEHL, TOBIN1619
  12. (S) TRA RPT 4DP1619
  13. (S) Moved SB 191 Out of CommitteeText
  14. (S) TRANSPORTATION at 01:30 PM BUTROVICH 205Text
  15. (S) Minutes (STRA)Min
  16. (S) Heard & HeldText
  17. (S) TRANSPORTATION at 01:30 PM BUTROVICH 205Text
  18. (S) TRA, CRA1191
  19. (S) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS1191