The bill establishes new limitations on the conveyance, exchange, and sale of state lands in Wyoming, specifically prohibiting any actions that would result in a net gain of land for the federal government. It introduces a new section, W.S. 34-1-159, which defines "property" and "United States," and stipulates that no conveyance of property in Wyoming can lead to an increase in federal land holdings. The bill allows for exceptions if the federal government acquires private property and agrees to exchange or dispose of an equal amount of land within one year.

Additionally, the bill amends existing statutes related to land exchanges, 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 results in a net gain of land or rights for the federal government. These amendments clarify the authority of the state board and the director in executing land exchanges while maintaining the requirement that any such transactions do not favor federal land holdings. The act is effective immediately upon its passage.

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