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HB0069

Department of Health Land Transfers

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In one sentence

This law allows the Department of Health to transfer two parcels of land held for the Wyoming State Training School, one to the Department of Transportation and another to a private buyer for residential housing.

What it does

  • The Department of Health can give a parcel of land in Fremont County to the Department of Transportation without getting money back, but the Department of Transportation must pay for surveying, title insurance, and closing costs.
  • Another parcel of land held by the Department of Health can be sold or given away to someone who agrees to use it only for houses. The buyer pays all costs related to surveys, title insurance, and closing.

Who it affects

  • Department of Health
  • Department of Transportation

Limits and unknowns

  • The exact details about who will buy or receive the second parcel of land are not specified.
  • It is unclear what happens if someone breaks the agreement to only use the land for residential housing.

Plain language

Terms to know

Conveyance
The act of officially giving or transferring land from one party to another.
Surface Estate
Ownership rights over the surface of a piece of land, including the right to use and develop it.

Official record

Sources

Validated

Official summary

Bill Summary - 26LSO-0187 Bill No.: HB0069 Effective: Immediately LSO No.: 26LSO-0187 Enrolled Act No.: HEA No. 0039 Chapter No.: 97 Prime Sponsor: Larsen, L Catch Title: Department of health-land transfers. Has Report: Yes Subject: Providing for the disposition of specified land parcels. Summary/Major Elements: This act authorizes and directs the Department of Health to convey a specified parcel of land in Fremont County to the Wyoming Department of Transportation. The land parcel is currently held for the Wyoming State Training School, and this conveyance must be made without impact other rights and estates and without the payment of consideration, except the Department of Transportation must pay closing and title-insurance costs. This act also authorizes and directs the Department of Health to convey a different parcel of land held for the Wyoming State Training School. This conveyance is subject to all of the following: The conveyance must comply with statutes governing the sale of state lands. The conveyance must be made without impacting other rights or estates. The parcel, or portions of the parcel, may be disposed of in one (1) or more conveyances. The purchaser must pay all costs associated with surveys, title insurance, and closing. The purchaser of the parcel or any portion of the parcel must agree that the sole use of the parcel shall be for residential housing. For both transactions, the Department of Health must consult with the city of Lander, the Board of Land Commissioners, and the Office of State Lands and Investments. This act requires the Department of Transportation to report to the Joint Transportation, Highways, and Military Affairs Interim Committee after the land transfers are finalized. Comments: This act requires the Department of Transportation to report to the Joint Transportation, Highways, and Military Affairs Interim Committee. This act is effective immediately. 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 7, 1:58 PM

Cale Case

R · S25

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the joint conference committee report because it incorporates a Senate amendment regarding land sales, adds reporting requirements, and ensures consultation with the city of Lander.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:58:27 Watch the statement
Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the concurrence because he believes more information from the Senate is needed regarding the land transfer.

Public statementFloor statement at 5:21:02 Watch the statement

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

Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

8 roll calls

S Adopted HB0069JC001: 27-2-2-0-02026-03-06 · Senate27 yes 2 no
H Adopted HB0069JC001: 50-9-2-1-02026-03-06 · House50 yes 9 no
H Concur:Failed 20-39-3-0-02026-03-04 · House20 yes 39 no
S 3rd Reading:Passed 20-10-1-0-02026-03-03 · Senate20 yes 10 no
S05 - Agriculture:Recommend Do Pass 4-0-1-0-02026-02-26 · Senate4 yes 0 no
H 3rd Reading:Passed 34-27-1-0-02026-02-21 · House34 yes 27 no
H08 - Transportation:Recommend Do Pass 8-0-1-0-02026-02-12 · House8 yes 0 no
H Introduced and Referred to H08 - Transportation 54-8-0-0-02026-02-10 · House54 yes 8 no

Official activity

Bill history

  1. Assigned Chapter Number 97LSO
  2. Governor Signed HEA No. 0039 Governor
  3. S President Signed HEA No. 0039Senate
  4. H Speaker Signed HEA No. 0039House
  5. Assigned Number HEA No. 0039LSO
  6. S Appointed JCC01 MembersSenate
  7. H Appointed JCC01 MembersHouse
  8. H Concur:Failed 20-39-3-0-0House
  9. H Received for ConcurrenceHouse
  10. S 3rd Reading:Passed 20-10-1-0-0Senate
  11. S 2nd Reading:PassedSenate
  12. S COW:PassedSenate
  13. S Placed on General FileSenate
  14. S05 - Agriculture:Recommend Do Pass 4-0-1-0-0Senate
  15. S Introduced and Referred to S05 - AgricultureSenate
  16. S Received for IntroductionSenate
  17. H 3rd Reading:Passed 34-27-1-0-0House
  18. H 2nd Reading:PassedHouse
  19. H COW:PassedHouse
  20. H Placed on General FileHouse

Changes

Amendments

4 stored

HB0069HW001

Withdrawn Committee of the Whole by Representative Johnson

HB0069HW002

Adopted Committee of the Whole by Representative Larsen, L

HB0069JC001

H Adopted, S Adopted Conference Committee

HB0069SW001

Adopted Committee of the Whole by Senator Case