LC 2912 Legislature · 2025 Regular Session

Joint house resolution supporting Utah in its land lawsuit against the United States

This Montana joint resolution expresses support for Utah's legal challenge against the United States government regarding federal land ownership. The bill does not create new laws or policies but instead formally acknowledges Utah's lawsuit seeking to declare unconstitutional the federal policy of permanently retaining unappropriated public lands within Utah's borders. Utah argues that the federal government holds approximately 18.5 million acres of land without a specific purpose, preventing the state from exercising its full sovereign powers like taxation and land management. This resolution serves as a symbolic gesture of solidarity with Utah's legal position rather than establishing any new legal authority or policy changes.
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Dec 2024
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Introduced Dec 17, 2024 Last action Mar 17, 2025
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