Wyoming2026Did Not Pass
HB0182
Designating State Heritage Sites
Last scannedOct 25, 2026, 2:19 AM
In one sentence
The bill allows the board of land commissioners to designate state lands as heritage sites if they have special historical or cultural value and need protection from industrial use.
What it does
- Creates a new law that lets the board of land commissioners choose certain state lands as heritage sites.
- Sets up rules for how citizens, local governments, tribal groups, and others can suggest lands to be heritage sites.
- Requires the board to protect these sites from industrial activities that could harm their historical or cultural value.
Who it affects
- The board of land commissioners
- Citizens who can nominate lands as heritage sites
- Local governments and tribal groups involved in the nomination process
Limits and unknowns
- The bill did not pass, so it has no legal effect.
- It only nominates the Glenrock buffalo jump for heritage site status but does not guarantee its designation.
Plain language
Terms to know
- State Heritage Site
- A special designation for state lands that have important historical or cultural value and need protection.
- Greatest Long-Term Benefit
- The consideration of long-term financial and intrinsic values when making decisions about land use.
Official record
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Official activity
Bill history
- H Did not Consider for IntroductionHouse
- H Received for IntroductionHouse
- Bill Number AssignedLSO