SJ0009

A joint resolution requesting Congress to protect Wyoming's access to federal public lands, support multiple-use management frameworks, and ensure local participation in land management decisions.

• Expresses the Wyoming Legislature's opposition to any state or federal legislation or policy that promotes broad or indiscriminate sale or exchange of public lands. (Section 1)
• Demands that Congress and federal agencies respect existing land management frameworks, county land-use plans, and the voices of local communities when evaluating proposed changes to federal land management or disposition of lands. (Section 2)
• Declares the Wyoming Legislature's support for responsible, locally supported land exchanges, adjustments or disposals under existing laws and procedures when they demonstrably enhance public access, natural resource use or community benefit. (Section 3)
• Expresses support for adequately funding state and federal agencies and their programs so they can efficiently and effectively review land purchases, exchanges or limited disposals under the existing legal framework. (Section 4)
• Directs the secretary of state to transmit copies of this resolution to the President of the United States, the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives of the United States Congress, and the Wyoming congressional delegation. (Section 5)

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