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House approves Public Land Management Act amendments setting state policy if lands transfer
Summary
Second substitute HB407 passed the House 54-12 after an extended floor presentation. The measure outlines state policy preferences (favor exchanges over sales), requires a two-thirds legislative vote for sales over 100 acres, and sets governance steps for a state land-management structure should transfers occur.
The House passed second substitute HB407 (Utah Public Land Management Act amendments) on Feb. 28 after extended floor discussion focused on preserving public ownership and outlining state processes in the event of land transfers.
Sponsor Representative Noel described the bill as reaffirming the state's policy to retain public lands in public ownership and to prefer exchanges…
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