Plain English Breakdown
The official status indicates the bill passed both chambers but reached final enrollment; however, no effective date is listed in the metadata.
Transfer State Land in Moreno Valley for Fire Safety
This law requires the state to transfer ownership of specific undeveloped land parcels in Moreno Valley to the city at no cost so it can be used for wildfire mitigation and recreation.
What This Bill Does
- Requires the Director of General Services to quitclaim all state interests in specified parcels of undeveloped open-space land in Moreno Valley to the City of Moreno Valley without charging a fee.
- Mandates that the city uses the land for wildfire mitigation, increasing open space and outdoor recreation opportunities, or any other similar use the city deems necessary.
- Exempts this specific transfer from certain laws governing the disposal of surplus state and local real property.
Who It Names or Affects
- The Director of General Services, who must execute the quitclaim deed.
- The City of Moreno Valley, which receives ownership of the land.
- Residents and businesses in Moreno Valley, for whom fire protection is a stated goal of the land use.
Terms To Know
- Quitclaim
- A legal transfer where an agency gives up all its ownership rights to property without guaranteeing that the title is clear of other claims.
- Wildfire mitigation
- Actions taken to reduce the risk, severity, or damage caused by wildfires.
Limits and Unknowns
- The official summary does not list the exact addresses or legal descriptions of the specific parcels being transferred.
- While legislative findings were made regarding public funds and the need for a special statute, the text provided does not detail those specific declarations.