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Wyoming Senate asks Congress to allow state management of mineral leasing after rejecting amendments
Wyoming Senate · February 13, 2026
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Summary
By a 29–2 vote on Feb. 17, 2026, the Wyoming Senate passed a joint resolution asking Congress to authorize the state to administer mineral leasing on federal lands in Wyoming; two proposed floor amendments were rejected earlier in the session.
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Wyoming Senate on Feb. 17 approved Senate Joint Resolution 1, a measure requesting Congress to amend the Federal Mineral Leasing Act to permit the State of Wyoming to administer and manage mineral leasing on federal lands located in the state.
Senator Eyde offered amendment number 1 to remove language…
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