1. 2014 Utah Transfer of
Public Lands Legislation
The Utah legislature passed a substantial package of bills to support the Transfer of Public Lands
during the 2014 session. These bills are designed to support the 2012 Transfer of Public Lands
Act and represent the “next steps” that are necessary to ensure that the transfer process is a
success.
These bills demonstrate that the Transfer of Public Lands is not a ‘land grab’ but truly an effort to
bring reasonable management and use practices to public lands in Utah and throughout the West.
HB 67: Political Subdivision Jurisdiction Amendments
Provides mechanism for local jurisdictions to address immediate and imminent threats
(e.g. fire) emanating from federal lands or policies.
HB 120: Continuing Education on Federalism
Requires representatives from certain state and local jurisdictions to receive
continuing education on state/federal rights and responsibilities.
HB 133: Contingent Management of Federal Facilities
Authorizes governor to work with federal agencies to keep federal facilities open in the
event of a federal fiscal emergency.
HB 149: Amendments to Federal Law Enforcement Limitations
Clarifies jurisdiction and authority in federal enforcement of state and local laws.
HB 151: Commission on the Stewardship of Public Lands
Sets up the Infrastructure for a lands transfer and for deciding the ultimate status of
transferred lands.
HB 160: Utah Wilderness Act
Recognizes the importance of protected areas and sets up a process for nominating
and approving state wilderness designation.
HB 164: Interstate Compact on Transfer of Public Lands
Creates a multi-state vehicle for transferring lands.
HCR 13: Concurrent Resolution on Transfer of Public Lands
Resolution supporting Transfer of Public Lands Act.
HJR 21: Joint Resolution on the Sovereign Character of PILT
Urges Congress to Permanently fund PILT- Payment in Lieu of Taxes.
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