The bill establishes new limitations on the conveyance, exchange, and sale of state lands in Wyoming to prevent any net increase in federal land holdings within the state. It introduces a new section, W.S. 34-1-159, which defines "property" and "United States," and explicitly states that no conveyance of property in Wyoming shall result in a net gain of property to the federal government. However, it allows for exceptions if the federal government acquires private property and agrees to dispose of or exchange land of equal size and fair market value within one year.

Additionally, the bill amends existing statutes, including W.S. 36-1-105, 36-1-106, 36-1-110, and 36-9-101, to include provisions that no exchange or sale of state lands shall result in a net gain of land or rights to the federal government. These amendments ensure that any transactions involving state-owned and federal-owned lands are balanced and do not favor federal interests. The act is set to take effect immediately upon completion of the necessary legislative processes.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 36-1-105, 36-1-106, 36-1-110, 36-9-101
Engrossed: 36-1-105, 36-1-106, 36-1-110, 36-9-101