Committee advances bill clarifying subleasing rules for state trust lands

Feb 10, 2026

Senate File 16, which clarifies sublease options for state trust lands and adds practical alternatives such as a flat per-head fee, was advanced after testimony from the Office of State Lands and Investments and agricultural stakeholders.

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The committee advanced Senate File 16, a bill that clarifies how non-owned livestock grazing and subleasing on state trust lands are handled and provides alternative compliance options for lessees.

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