The proposed "Natural Resource Protection Act" aims to assert state authority over federal land management regulations in Wyoming. It establishes that the federal government must comply with federal law when managing federal lands and emphasizes the importance of multiple use and sustained yield principles. The act prohibits the enforcement of federal executive orders, rules, or regulations that do not align with federal laws regarding land management, as determined by the governor in consultation with the attorney general. Additionally, it allows for exceptions where public officers can assist federal authorities for purposes not specified in the act and permits governmental entities to accept federal funds for law enforcement.

Violations of this act by public officers could result in misdemeanor charges, with penalties including imprisonment for up to one year and fines up to $2,000. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2024. The bill also includes a declaration of authority and policy, asserting the state's rights under the Tenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and its agreement with the federal government upon joining the union.