SF0017
Updating Wyoming's Plane Coordinate System
In one sentence
This law updates Wyoming's plane coordinate system to use a recent version established by the National Geodetic Survey and allows for other datums, systems, and networks.
What it does
- Updates Wyoming’s plane coordinate system to use the most recent version established by the National Ocean Service's National Geodetic Survey based on the National Spatial Reference System (NSRS).
- Allows the use of other datums, systems, and networks for defining coordinates within Wyoming.
- Repeals outdated references to the Wyoming Coordinate System NAD 1983.
Who it affects
- Surveyors and land developers who use coordinate systems in Wyoming.
- Government agencies responsible for maintaining geographic data in Wyoming.
Limits and unknowns
- Does not require existing surveys or deeds to be revised if they use older coordinate systems.
- Only applies to new surveys and descriptions after July 1, 2024.
Plain language
Terms to know
- National Geodetic Survey (NGS)
- A part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration that establishes geospatial reference systems.
- National Spatial Reference System (NSRS)
- The official coordinate system used by the United States for mapping, surveying, and other geographic activities.
Official record
Sources
Read the official summary
Bill Summary - 24LSO-0247 Bill No.: SF0017 Effective: 7/1/2024 LSO No.: 24LSO-0247 Enrolled Act No.: SEA No. 0001 Chapter No.: 3 Prime Sponsor: Joint Transportation, Highways & Military Affairs Interim Committee Catch Title: Plane coordinates system-amendments. Has Report: No Subject: Plane coordinates system amendments. Summary/Major Elements: This act updates the plane coordinate system for Wyoming by authorizing the most recent version of the plane coordinate system that has been established by the National Ocean Service's National Geodetic Survey of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration based on the National Spatial Reference System or its successor. This act provides for the use of other datums, systems and networks for the state plane coordinate system. This act repeals obsolete coordinate standards. This act eliminates all references to the Wyoming Coordinate System NAD 1983 and replaces it with the Wyoming Plane Coordinate System. The above summary is not an official publication of the Wyoming Legislature and is not an official statement of legislative intent. While the Legislative Service Office endeavored to provide accurate information in this summary, it should not be relied upon as a comprehensive abstract of the bill.
Public statements
Why lawmakers voted
Last checked Aug 5, 6:53 AM
Wyoming roll calls
Recorded votes
5 roll calls
H 3rd Reading:Passed 62-0-0-0-02024-02-28 · House62 yes 0 no
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Yes 62
H08 - Transportation:Recommend Do Pass 8-1-0-0-02024-02-22 · House8 yes 1 no
S 3rd Reading:Passed 31-0-0-0-02024-02-16 · Senate31 yes 0 no
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S08 - Transportation:Recommend Do Pass 5-0-0-0-02024-02-14 · Senate5 yes 0 no
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S Introduced and Referred to S08 - Transportation 30-1-0-0-02024-02-12 · Senate30 yes 1 no
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Official activity
Bill history
- Assigned Chapter Number 3LSO
- Governor Signed SEA No. 0001 Governor
- H Speaker Signed SEA No. 0001House
- S President Signed SEA No. 0001Senate
- Assigned Number SEA No. 0001LSO
- H 3rd Reading:Passed 62-0-0-0-0House
- H 2nd Reading:PassedHouse
- H COW:PassedHouse
- H Placed on General FileHouse
- H08 - Transportation:Recommend Do Pass 8-1-0-0-0House
- H Introduced and Referred to H08 - TransportationHouse
- H Received for IntroductionHouse
- S 3rd Reading:Passed 31-0-0-0-0Senate
- S 2nd Reading:PassedSenate
- S COW:PassedSenate
- S Placed on General FileSenate
- S08 - Transportation:Recommend Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0Senate
- S Introduced and Referred to S08 - Transportation 30-1-0-0-0Senate
- S Received for IntroductionSenate
- Bill Number AssignedLSO