SF 28 Wyoming House · 2024 Regular Session

Federal natural resource management coordinator.

SF 28 would create a new "Federal natural resource management coordinator" position within Wyoming's governor's office to monitor and respond to federal actions affecting the state's natural resources. The coordinator would review federal laws and regulations for impacts on Wyoming's interests, coordinate land exchanges with federal agencies, and protect state rights from federal overreach - including administering incentives like bonuses for state employees who defend these interests. The bill appropriates $10 million from the state general fund to fund the position and its activities for two years (2024-2026), while repealing the existing "coordinator of state-federal relations" role. This positions the state to proactively address federal resource management decisions through a dedicated, funded role.
Bill status failed 2 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2024
Committee Review
Senate Failed
Feb 2024
Governor
Introduced Feb 13, 2024 Last action Feb 13, 2024
Floor votes · Senate Feb 13, 2024

How they voted

10–20
Failed
Total votes 30
Feb 13, 2024
D Democratic2
2 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican28
8 Yea 20 Nay
71% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
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Feb 13, 2024
Vote failed
Senate Vote: fail (10-20)
senate
Feb 13, 2024
Introduced
S Failed Introduction 10-21-0-0-0
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0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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