Wyoming2024Did Not Pass
HB0121
Kelly Parcel Sale and Leasing Requirements
Last scannedOct 23, 2026, 2:19 AM
In one sentence
The bill allows the lease, sale, or exchange of a specific piece of land called the Kelly parcel under certain conditions.
What it does
- Allows the director to lease, sell, or exchange the Kelly parcel with approval from the board.
- Sets rules for leasing the Kelly parcel, including conservation purposes and annual payments of at least $6 million.
- Requires legislative authorization before selling the Kelly parcel unless it meets specific conditions.
- Specifies that sale proceeds must go into the common school account within the permanent land fund.
- Allows exchanging the Kelly parcel for mineral interests worth at least $1 billion.
Who it affects
- The director and board of land commissioners
- Potential lessees, buyers, or exchange partners
Limits and unknowns
- The bill did not pass and was not considered for introduction.
- Details about who might be interested in leasing, buying, or exchanging the land are unknown.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Kelly parcel
- A specific piece of land in Teton County, Wyoming, containing about 640 acres.
- Board of Land Commissioners
- The group that approves decisions regarding the Kelly parcel's lease, sale, or exchange.
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Official activity
Bill history
- H Did not Consider for IntroductionHouse
- H Received for IntroductionHouse
- Bill Number AssignedLSO