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SJ0002

Resolution demanding equal footing

Last scannedAug 25, 2026, 2:25 AM

In one sentence

This resolution asks the U.S. Congress to give Wyoming full control over public lands within its borders, as promised when it joined the Union.

What it does

  • Asks Congress and Wyoming's legislature to work together to end federal ownership of certain public lands in Wyoming.
  • Recognizes that Wyoming should have the same rights as other states since joining the Union.

Who it affects

  • The U.S. Congress
  • Wyoming's legislature and government

Limits and unknowns

  • The resolution did not pass and was reconsidered but still failed.
  • It does not specify how or when the transfer of lands will happen.

Plain language

Terms to know

Equal footing doctrine
A rule that new states should have the same rights as existing states when they join the Union.
Federal title
Ownership of land by the federal government.

Official record

Sources

Validated

Public statements

Why lawmakers voted

Last checked Aug 5, 3:22 AM

Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the bill because constituents in their district, which is largely federal land, value these areas as sacred and do not want to negotiate them away.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:12:38 Watch the statement

Cale Case

R · S25

Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the bill because constituents prefer federal management due to concerns about state land access and a belief that the state lacks the resources, tools, and money to manage these lands effectively.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:19:57 Watch the statement

Jim Anderson

R · S28

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the resolution because Wyoming's Act of Admission and state constitution explicitly disclaimed rights to unappropriated public lands, making such a claim legally invalid.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:24:07 Watch the statement

Brian Boner

R · S02

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the resolution as a necessary stand for property rights and economic activity in their community, citing threats from federal legal risks and red tape.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:27:21 Watch the statement

Bill Landen

R · S27

Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the resolution because they believe it is ineffective, comparing it to a dog barking at things without achieving any real results.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:29:37 Watch the statement
Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the resolution to push back against federal management of national forests, arguing that local residents should have a say in multiple-use forestry rather than wilderness-only concepts.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:31:16 Watch the statement
Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the resolution because they believe legally viable solutions require structured deals rather than lawsuits, and this bill fails to address surface rights or create a workable agreement.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:33:17 Watch the statement

If a lawmaker is not listed, we couldn't find a published reason.

Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

7 roll calls

S 3rd Reading:S Bill Reconsideration Motion Failed by Roll Call 14-16-1-0-02025-02-10 · Senate14 yes 16 no
S 3rd Reading:Failed 15-15-1-0-02025-02-10 · Senate15 yes 15 no
Amendment adopted 24-6-1-0-02025-02-10 · Senate24 yes 6 no
S COW:Passed 16-15-0-0-02025-02-06 · Senate16 yes 15 no
S COW:S Bill Reconsideration Motion Passed by Roll Call 16-15-0-0-02025-02-06 · Senate16 yes 15 no
S COW:Failed 14-16-1-0-02025-02-06 · Senate14 yes 16 no
S05 - Agriculture:Recommend Do Pass 4-1-0-0-02025-01-30 · Senate4 yes 1 no

Official activity

Bill history

  1. S 3rd Reading:S Bill Reconsideration Motion Failed by Roll Call 14-16-1-0-0Senate
  2. S 3rd Reading:Failed 15-15-1-0-0Senate
  3. S 2nd Reading:PassedSenate
  4. S COW:Passed 16-15-0-0-0Senate
  5. S COW:S Bill Reconsideration Motion Passed by Roll Call 16-15-0-0-0Senate
  6. S COW:Failed 14-16-1-0-0Senate
  7. S Placed on General FileSenate
  8. S05 - Agriculture:Recommend Do Pass 4-1-0-0-0Senate
  9. S Introduced and Referred to S05 - AgricultureSenate
  10. S Received for IntroductionSenate
  11. Bill Number AssignedLSO

Changes

Amendments

2 stored

SJ0002S3001

The amendment adds language to recognize the importance of certain public lands in Wyoming while also specifying that these protected areas are excluded from the resolution's scope regarding federal land transfer.

SJ0002S3002

The amendment removes a previous version of the bill's third reading amendment and adds new language recognizing certain federally owned lands in Wyoming as providing benefits to citizens while excluding them from the transfer of land ownership.