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SF0017

Updating Wyoming's Plane Coordinate System

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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  • Repeals outdated references to the Wyoming Coordinate System NAD 1983.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

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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

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Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

5 roll calls

H 3rd Reading:Passed 62-0-0-0-02024-02-28 · House62 yes 0 no
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
S08 - Transportation:Recommend Do Pass 5-0-0-0-02024-02-14 · Senate5 yes 0 no
S Introduced and Referred to S08 - Transportation 30-1-0-0-02024-02-12 · Senate30 yes 1 no

Official activity

Bill history

  1. Assigned Chapter Number 3LSO
  2. Governor Signed SEA No. 0001 Governor
  3. H Speaker Signed SEA No. 0001House
  4. S President Signed SEA No. 0001Senate
  5. Assigned Number SEA No. 0001LSO
  6. H 3rd Reading:Passed 62-0-0-0-0House
  7. H 2nd Reading:PassedHouse
  8. H COW:PassedHouse
  9. H Placed on General FileHouse
  10. H08 - Transportation:Recommend Do Pass 8-1-0-0-0House
  11. H Introduced and Referred to H08 - TransportationHouse
  12. H Received for IntroductionHouse
  13. S 3rd Reading:Passed 31-0-0-0-0Senate
  14. S 2nd Reading:PassedSenate
  15. S COW:PassedSenate
  16. S Placed on General FileSenate
  17. S08 - Transportation:Recommend Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0Senate
  18. S Introduced and Referred to S08 - Transportation 30-1-0-0-0Senate
  19. S Received for IntroductionSenate
  20. Bill Number AssignedLSO