The proposed bill establishes 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 ensure no exchange or sale of state lands will result in a net gain of land or rights to the federal government. These amendments reinforce the overarching goal of the bill to limit federal land acquisition in Wyoming. The act will apply to all relevant transactions executed after its effective date, which is immediate upon completion of necessary legislative procedures.

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