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House approves bill limiting federal land‑management officers’ enforcement of state laws; 65–4
Summary
The Utah House passed HB 146 to restrict certain law‑enforcement powers of federal land‑management agency employees (BLM, Forest Service, Park Service) unless authorized by statute or contract, citing instances of perceived overreach and emphasizing sheriff accountability. The bill passed 65–4.
The Utah House on March 2, 2010, passed House Bill 146, a measure intended to limit the exercise of Utah law‑enforcement powers by employees of federal land‑management agencies (the Bureau of Land Management, Forest Service and National Park Service) except as allowed by statute or a contracting agreement.
Sponsor Representative Noelle described the measure as restoring local accountability and ensuring federal employees demonstrate statutory authority when enforcing state law within Utah. She cited the Federal Land Policy Management Act and specifically referenced…
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