Civic search
Search bills and government newsroom releases by topic, identifier, or plain-language phrase.
20+ results
Ontario and OLG have launched a competition to bring up to three new casino operators to Niagara, with more than $3 billion in direct gaming investment planned over 20 years. Each operator must invest at least $1.5 billion and pay a $100 million entrance fee; the province says the expansion could support more than 10,000 construction jobs.
Bill 140, Infrastructure bill speeds approvals, cuts red tape, bill would create a special environmental assessment for a Highway 69 expansion. It is at Second Reading as of October 28, 2026. Sponsored by Khanjin, Hon. Andrea.
Bill 55, An Act to Amend the Property Assessment and Taxation Act, bill would let a taxing authority seek court transfer of title for unsold tax-sale property, with notice to owners and interests. It is at 1st Reading as of October 27, 2026. Sponsored by Caroline Wawzonek.
Bill H-5701, Town Could Lease School Lot to Pantry, scituate select board could sell or lease part of a school site to the Scituate Food Pantry for up to 50 years. It is at Senate concurred as of October 26, 2026. Sponsored by Patrick Kearney (Democratic).
Bill H-5704, Surplus land bill would empower city council, brockton school committee would declare Lot 1 surplus. It is at Senate concurred as of October 26, 2026. Sponsored by Rita Mendes (Democratic).
Bill HR-1046, Return Taft Campus to State, a House resolution urges the Governor to direct IDNR to begin transferring Lorado Taft Field Campus from NIU to the State. It is at Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Tony M. McCombie as of October 13, 2026. Sponsored by Tony McCombie (Republican).
Bill S-2735, Shingle Springs Land Transfer Act, transfers specified public land into trust for the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians and makes those lands part of the tribe's reservation. It is at Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 674. as of September 22, 2026.
Bill HR-2302, Shingle Springs Land Transfer, transfers about 204 acres of federal land into trust for the Shingle Springs Band; land becomes reservation and gaming is prohibited. It is at Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 675. as of September 22, 2026.
Bill HR-2400, Land in trust for Pit River Tribe, transfers federal land to Pit River Tribe, creating trust lands and banning certain gaming; outlines survey and administration, with potential effects on local services and taxes. It is at Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5297-5298) as of September 30, 2026.
Bill HR-2389, Quinault Land Transfer, transfers about 72 acres in Washington into trust for the Quinault Indian Nation. It is at Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. as of June 3, 2026.
An Ontario court found Joseph Nimens guilty of unlawfully placing four floating accommodations on public land in Georgian Bay near Port Severn. He was fined $19,000 and ordered to remove the structures, which were observed at six locations between May 2024 and February 2025.
Bill S-5087, Biomass Renewable Feedstock Expansion, expands renewable biomass eligibility to include forest residues and defensible-space removals, with attestation requirements and coverage of tribal and public lands for biofuel feedstocks. It is at Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. as of July 22, 2026.
Bill HR-5631, Geothermal Permitting Ombudsman, establishes a geothermal ombudsman and permitting task force to speed, coordinate, and monitor geothermal project permits on public lands. It is at Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 663. as of September 17, 2026.
Bill S-5624, Honor Fallen Wildland Firefighters Gratuity, this bill would add a lump-sum death payment for eligible wildland firefighters and some contractors, paid to survivors. It is at Introduced as of September 30, 2026. Sponsored by Jeff Merkley (D) and John Curtis.
Bill HR-1276, Paducah land deed restriction removal, this measure directs the Interior Department to remove recorded deed restrictions on a Paducah land parcel, enabling easier redevelopment or transfer. It is at Became Public Law No: 119-105. as of September 11, 2026.
Bill HR-10630, Pesticide Transparency on Federal Land Act, creates a public database of pesticide use on federal land, with a limited national security exception. It is at Introduced as of September 28, 2026. Sponsored by Nancy Mace (R).
Bill HR-10623, Lytton Rancheria Land Reaffirmation, reaffirms the Indian Reorganization Act's application to the Lytton Rancheria and allows land to be taken into trust. It is at Introduced as of September 28, 2026. Sponsored by Jared Huffman (D).
Bill HR-2467, Wilderness designation expansion, designates large public lands as wilderness, restricting mining and development while preserving grazing rights and tribal resources, and guiding management under wilderness protections. It is at Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. as of March 27, 2025.
Bill S-1750, Poarch Band Parity, confirms the Band’s status under the Indian Reorganization Act and reaffirms certain lands held in trust. It is at Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. as of September 23, 2026.
Bill HR-5131, Public Lands Military Readiness Act, extends military withdrawals and corrects acreage and map details for training ranges for 25 more years. It is at Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. as of December 10, 2025.
