HB0162 • 2020

State trust lands-proposals and study.

AN ACT relating to state lands; requiring the office of state lands and investments to solicit proposals for the development of identified school and state trust lands in Teton county; requiring the office to review proposals and make recommendations as specified; requiring reports; providing an appropriation; and providing for an effective date.

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Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor: Cap Fin & Inv
Last action: 2020-03-26
Official status: enrolled
Effective date: 3/26/2020

Plain English Breakdown

The bill summary does not specify exact details about the number of proposals expected or their content.

Study and Development Proposals for State Lands

This law requires the Office of State Lands and Investments to gather ideas on how to develop state lands in Teton County, review them, and make a report with plans.

What This Bill Does

The office must ask people for ideas about developing school trust land parcels and other state lands in Teton County by August 1, 2020.
They need to look at all the proposals they get and decide which ones are practical enough to include in their report.
The office has to make a report with plans on how to develop these lands, including costs and benefits.
They can hire experts to help them gather ideas and write the report.
The office must talk to local governments and other groups about the proposals and consider what they say.

Who It Names or Affects

People who own or want to use state trust lands in Teton County
Local government agencies in Teton County

Terms To Know

Trust land: Land owned by the state that is used for specific purposes, like education.
Feasible proposals: Proposals that are practical and can be done successfully.

Limits and Unknowns

The law only applies to lands in Teton County.
It is not clear how many people will submit ideas or what the final plan will include.
The money for this project comes from the state's general fund and must be used by June 30, 2022.

Amendments

These notes stay tied to the official amendment files and metadata from the legislature.

HB0162H2001

2nd reading • Representative Newsome

Adopted

Plain English: The amendment removes the word 'sale,' from the bill text.

Removes the term 'sale' in a specific part of the bill.

This change does not provide context about why 'sale' was removed or what impact it might have on the rest of the bill.

HB0162H2002

2nd reading • Representative Schwartz

Failed

Plain English: The amendment adds a requirement for proposals to develop state lands in Teton County to align with local development rules and plans.

Adds a new section (g) that requires any proposed use or development of state lands to be consistent with local regulations and comprehensive plans.

The amendment does not specify how compliance with local regulations will be enforced or what happens if proposals do not meet these requirements.

HB0162JC001

Conference Committee

H Adopted, S Adopted

Plain English: The amendment removes certain parts of the bill related to Senate amendments and makes specific changes to wording on pages 2 and 5.

Removes language from page 2 that previously referred to a single 'parcel' and replaces it with 'parcels'.
Modifies text on page 5 by removing ', including' and replacing it with 'and engage in good faith with'.
On page 5, after a comma, removes the word 'and', then adds new language recognizing Teton County's comprehensive master plan objectives.

The amendment text does not provide context for why certain parts of the bill are being deleted or modified.
It is unclear what specific changes these modifications will bring to the overall content and intent of the bill.

HB0162HS001

Standing Committee • House Appropriations Committee

Adopted

Plain English: The amendment modifies HB0162 to specify that proposals for state trust lands development must focus on identified lands in Teton County and adds requirements related to impacts on existing leases and water rights.

Adds language specifying that the office of state lands and investments should solicit proposals for the development of identified school and state trust lands specifically in Teton county.
Includes a new requirement for identifying potential impacts on existing grazing leases, water rights, and irrigation and drainage ditches when reviewing proposals.
Inserts a clause requiring consultation with local governments and interested parties from Teton County during the proposal review process.

The amendment text does not provide details about how 'identified' lands will be determined or what criteria will be used for identification.

HB0162S2001

2nd reading • Senator Gierau

Adopted

Plain English: The amendment removes the word 'including' and replaces it with 'negotiate in good faith to reach an agreement with', changing how proposals for state lands development are handled.

Removes the phrase 'including' from the bill text.
Inserts the phrase 'negotiate in good faith to reach an agreement with' into the bill.

The exact impact of this change on how proposals are handled is not fully explained by the amendment text alone.

HB0162SW001

Committee of the Whole • Senator Gierau

Withdrawn

Plain English: The amendment removes specific references to Teton county in the bill, making it applicable to all counties.

Removes 'in' before 'Teton county', making the proposal open to other counties as well.
Deletes 'Teton county' and replaces 'parcel' with 'parcels' to apply to multiple locations.
Replaces 'Teton' with 'the appropriate' in reporting requirements, broadening its scope.

The amendment does not specify how the changes will affect other parts of the bill that are not listed here.

HB0162SS001

Standing Committee • Senate Appropriations Committee

Divided

Plain English: The amendment removes the provision for funding appropriation, changes references to a single parcel of land to multiple parcels, modifies language regarding agreements with third parties, and makes structural changes to certain sections of the bill.

Removes the part that provides funding for the project.
Changes 'parcel' to 'parcels' in one place, indicating the amendment now considers multiple pieces of land instead of just one.
Modifies language about agreements with third parties by removing 'including' and replacing it with 'pursue an agreement with'.
Deletes specific lines that were originally part of Section 3 and renumbers another section accordingly.

The amendment text does not provide details on what the deleted sections contained, so their exact content is unknown.
It's unclear how these changes will affect the overall implementation or cost of the bill without seeing the full context of the removed parts.

HB0162SS001.01

Standing Committee • Senate Appropriations Committee

Corrected, Corrected, Adopted

Plain English: The amendment changes the wording in two places to specify that multiple parcels of land are being considered and to replace a general inclusion term with a specific agreement requirement.

Changes 'parcel' to 'parcels' on page 2, line 1 to indicate more than one parcel is involved.
Replaces 'including' with 'pursue an agreement with' on page 5, line 17 to specify a particular action rather than a general inclusion.

The amendment does not provide details about the specific agreements or how they will be pursued.
It is unclear what impact these changes will have beyond altering the wording of the bill.

HB0162SS001.02

Standing Committee • Senate Appropriations Committee

Corrected, Corrected, Failed

Plain English: The amendment removes the provision for funding allocation and certain reporting requirements from the bill.

Removes the phrase 'providing an appropriation;' from the bill's title.
Deletes lines 21 through 23 on page 5, which contain specific details about a report requirement.
Eliminates lines 1 through 10 on page 6, which outline additional reporting requirements and recommendations for proposals.

The amendment text does not specify what happens to the funding that was previously planned under 'providing an appropriation;'.

Bill History

2020-03-26 LSO
Assigned Chapter Number 158
2020-03-26 Wyoming Legislature
Became Law without Governor's Signature
2020-03-12 Senate
S President Signed HEA No. 0083
2020-03-12 House
H Speaker Signed HEA No. 0083
2020-03-12 LSO
Assigned Number HEA No. 0083
2020-03-09 Senate
S Appointed JCC01 Members
2020-03-09 House
H Appointed JCC01 Members
2020-03-09 House
H Concur:Failed 2-56-2-0-0
2020-03-09 House
H Concur:Passed 2-56-2-0-0
2020-03-06 House
H Received for Concurrence
2020-03-06 Senate
S 3rd Reading:Passed 27-1-2-0-0
2020-03-05 Senate
S 2nd Reading:Passed
2020-03-04 Senate
S COW:Passed
2020-03-03 Senate
S Placed on General File
2020-03-03 Senate
S02 - Appropriations:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 3-1-1-0-0
2020-02-26 Senate
S Introduced and Referred to S02 - Appropriations
2020-02-26 Senate
S Received for Introduction
2020-02-25 House
H 3rd Reading:Passed 34-25-1-0-0
2020-02-24 House
H 2nd Reading:Passed
2020-02-21 House
H 2nd Reading:Laid Back
2020-02-20 House
H COW:Passed
2020-02-17 House
H Placed on General File
2020-02-17 House
H02 - Appropriations:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 6-1-0-0-0
2020-02-12 House
H Introduced and Referred to H02 - Appropriations 41-19-0-0-0
2020-02-11 House
H Received for Introduction
2020-02-10 LSO
Bill Number Assigned

Official Summary Text

Bill Summary - 20LSO-0071
Bill No.:

HB0162

Effective:

Immediately

LSO No.:

20LSO-0071

Enrolled Act No.:

HEA No. 0083

Chapter No.:

158

Prime Sponsor:

Select Committee on Capital Financing & Investments

Catch Title:

State trust lands-proposals and study.

Subject:

Accepting and studying development proposals for state land parcels.

Summary/Major Elements:

The act requires the Office of State Lands and Investments (OSLI) to solicit proposals for potential development opportunities for school trust land parcels and state trust lands in Teton County for potential development to maximize the value of each parcel to its greatest extent.
The act requires OSLI to review all submitted proposals and to develop a report with preliminary plans and recommendations for developing the parcels identified in the proposals, including opportunities for transferring, leasing, developing or exchanging the parcels, the impacts associated with the possible opportunities and the costs and sources of revenue from the opportunities.
The act allows OSLI to engage with research firms and consultants to solicit proposals and prepare the proposed plan.
The act requires the plan that OSLI prepares to ensure that any development opportunity would retain all of the state's royalty and income interests and would include only feasible proposals.
Throughout the proposal process, OSLI must consult with agencies and local governments and engage in good faith negotiations with Teton County's commissioners, recognizing the objectives of Teton County's comprehensive master plan.
OSLI must provide regular updates to the Joint Appropriations Committee and the Select Committee on Capital Financing and Investments and must provide the final version of the plan to both committees by October 31, 2020.

Comments:
The act appropriates seventy-five thousand dollars ($75,000.00) to OSLI to complete the required study.
The act requires OSLI to prepare a plan and report to the Joint Appropriations Committee and to the Select Committee on Capital Financing and Investments.
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.

Current Bill Text

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20LSO-0071

ORIGINAL House

ENGROSSED
Bill No
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HB0162

ENROLLED ACT NO. 83,

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

SIXTY-FIFTH LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WYOMING
2020 Budget Session

AN ACT relating to state lands; requiring the office of state lands and investments to solicit proposals for the development of identified school and state trust lands in Teton county; requiring the office to review proposals and make recommendations as specified; requiring reports; providing an appropriation; and providing for an effective date.

Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Wyoming:

Section 1
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(a)

Not later than August 1, 2020, the office of state lands and investments shall solicit proposals on opportunities for development of identified school trust land parcels and of any other state trust lands in Teton county that would maximize the value of the parcel to the greatest extent possible. Any person may submit a proposal to the office for consideration. Before soliciting proposals, the office shall ensure that a map and a list of all school trust land parcels and state trust lands are available for the public to view. Proposals may include, but are not limited to, commercial, retail, recreational, agricultural and residential development.

(b)

The office of state lands and investments shall review all submitted proposals for feasibility and shall prepare a report with preliminary plans and recommendations for the development of areas and parcels identified in proposals that the office deems feasible. The plan shall:

(i)

Identify and recommend opportunities for the transfer, lease, development or exchange of the state trust land and school trust land parcels identified in the
feasible proposals in order to maximize the value of the parcels to the greatest extent possible;

(ii)

Identify the potential increases or decreases to public access for hunting, fishing and other current recreational activities;

(iii)

Identify potential impacts to existing grazing leases, water rights and irrigation and drainage ditches;

(iv)

Consider any other opportunities not included in submitted proposals but that would maximize the value of parcels the office identifies to the greatest extent possible;

(v)

Identify costs and sources of revenue to develop and maintain the identified opportunities;

(vi)

Estimate the time needed to develop the opportunities on the parcels;

(vii)

Identify specific changes to Wyoming law that may be necessary in order to develop and maintain the identified opportunities

including public private partnerships and the state's ability to partner with a private entity for purposes of maximizing the return on state funds
;

(viii)

Identify any resources including personnel necessary for the office of state lands and investments or other state agencies to implement the recommendations and opportunities identified in the plan.

(c)

The office of state lands and investments may engage the services of research and consulting firms to solicit proposals and prepare the proposed plan required by this section.

(d)

The plan shall ensure that any opportunity for development on any state trust land or school trust land parcel would retain all of the state's royalty or other income interests in the parcels.

(e)

The plan shall only include proposals that the office of state lands and investments determines are feasible to implement and that would maximize the value of the parcels to the greatest extent possible.

(f)

The office of state lands and investments shall regularly provide updates to the joint appropriations committee and the select committee on capital financing and investments on the status of proposals received by the office and the status of the plan. Not later than October 31, 2020, the office of state lands and investments shall submit and present the plan to the joint appropriations committee, the select committee on capital financing and investments and the board of land commissioners. The joint appropriations committee and the select committee on capital financing and investments shall consider the plan and either committee may develop legislation as it deems appropriate for consideration by the legislature.

(g)

The office of state lands and investments shall consult with agencies, local governments and other interested parties and engage in good faith with representatives from Teton county and the county commissioners, recognizing the objectives of the comprehensive master plan for Teton county. The office of
state lands and investments shall duly consider all feedback provided throughout the process.

Section 2.

There is appropriated seventy-five thousand dollars ($75,000.00) from the general fund to the office of state lands and investments for the purposes of this act. This appropriation shall be for the period beginning with the effective date of this act and ending June 30, 2022. This appropriation shall not be transferred or expended for any other purpose and any unexpended, unobligated funds remaining from this appropriation shall revert as provided by law on June 30, 2022. It is the intent of the legislature that this appropriation not be included in the office of state lands and investments' standard budget for the immediately succeeding fiscal biennium.

Section 3
.

This act is effective
immediately upon completion of all acts necessary for a bill to become law as provided by Article 4, Section 8 of the Wyoming Constitution.

(END)

Speaker of the House

President of the Senate

Governor

TIME APPROVED: _________

DATE APPROVED: _________

I hereby certify that this act originated in the House.

Chief Clerk

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