Revising laws related to state land leases for commercial purposes and the sale of state land.

HB 379 proposed changes to how state lands are leased for commercial purposes and sold. For commercial leases, the bill would have eliminated public auction requirements, allowing the state department to negotiate individual agreements with lessees. It also redefined "commercial purpose" and clarified rules for improvements on leased land. Regarding the sale of state land, the bill shifted the process from public auctions to public sales, where offers would be accepted over a designated period instead of at a single event, and updated notice procedures for these sales. These revisions would have affected individuals and businesses seeking to lease or purchase state trust lands.