shoots-straight
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Might give him a call.
Montana Legislator wishes to Join Utah land grab, Resolution.
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Might give him a call.
Rogerdoger
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Unbelievable, but after reading page 13 on the Montana GOP platform and it states directly that they want to transfer federal land I knew crap like this was coming down the pipe.
sapperJ24
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LC2912
bills.legmt.gov
A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MONTANA SUPPORTING THE STATE OF UTAH IN SEEKING A JUDGMENT DECLARING THAT THE FEDERAL POLICY EMBODIED IN 43 U.S.C. 1701(A)(1), OF PERPETUAL FEDERAL RETENTION OF UNAPPROPRIATED PUBLIC LANDS IN UTAH IS UNCONSTITUTIONAL.
...A couple pages of whereas statements...
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MONTANA:
(1) That the United States currently owns about 30% of the land in the State of Montana—roughly 27 million of Montana's 93 million acres and nearly 30% of that federal land—roughly 8 million acres—is unappropriated land.
(2) That the federal government's policy of indefinitely retaining lands denies Montana equal statehood and representation.
(3) That the federal government is unconstitutionally depriving Montana of its sovereignty.
(4) That restricting federal land ownership would mitigate or resolve separation of powers conflicts.
(5) That the Legislature of the State of Montana fully supports the State of Utah in its dispute with the United States and urges the State of Utah to continue to seek a judgment declaring that the federal policy embodied in 43 U.S.C. 1701(a)(1), of perpetual federal retention of unappropriated public lands in Utah is unconstitutional by filing its bill of complaint in the United States District Court for the District of Utah.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Secretary of State send a copy of this resolution to the Governor of the State of Montana, the Montana Supreme Court, the Attorney General of the State of Montana, the State Auditor, the Superintendent of Public Instruction, the presiding officers of each of the legislative houses in the several states, the Governor of the State of Utah, the Attorney General of the State of Utah, the President of the United States, the Majority Leader of the United States Senate, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, each member of the Montana Congressional Delegation, the United States Supreme Court, and the Clerk of the United States District Court for the District of Montana.
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A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MONTANA SUPPORTING THE STATE OF UTAH IN SEEKING A JUDGMENT DECLARING THAT THE FEDERAL POLICY EMBODIED IN 43 U.S.C. 1701(A)(1), OF PERPETUAL FEDERAL RETENTION OF UNAPPROPRIATED PUBLIC LANDS IN UTAH IS UNCONSTITUTIONAL.
...A couple pages of whereas statements...
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MONTANA:
(1) That the United States currently owns about 30% of the land in the State of Montana—roughly 27 million of Montana's 93 million acres and nearly 30% of that federal land—roughly 8 million acres—is unappropriated land.
(2) That the federal government's policy of indefinitely retaining lands denies Montana equal statehood and representation.
(3) That the federal government is unconstitutionally depriving Montana of its sovereignty.
(4) That restricting federal land ownership would mitigate or resolve separation of powers conflicts.
(5) That the Legislature of the State of Montana fully supports the State of Utah in its dispute with the United States and urges the State of Utah to continue to seek a judgment declaring that the federal policy embodied in 43 U.S.C. 1701(a)(1), of perpetual federal retention of unappropriated public lands in Utah is unconstitutional by filing its bill of complaint in the United States District Court for the District of Utah.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Secretary of State send a copy of this resolution to the Governor of the State of Montana, the Montana Supreme Court, the Attorney General of the State of Montana, the State Auditor, the Superintendent of Public Instruction, the presiding officers of each of the legislative houses in the several states, the Governor of the State of Utah, the Attorney General of the State of Utah, the President of the United States, the Majority Leader of the United States Senate, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, each member of the Montana Congressional Delegation, the United States Supreme Court, and the Clerk of the United States District Court for the District of Montana.
I wonder if they will introduce this or if they are just going to keep it as a draft. I hope they introduce it. It will be a fun time in Helena if they did.
Just like Wyoming, they are proposing a resolution, not a bill. A chance for the "Counterfeit Constitutionalists" in our legislature to virtue signal their ignorance and loyalty to their dark money funders.
If they had any courage they'd make this a bill and we'd have a serious debate that forces them to actually stand and be counted. They're too chickenshit to make it a bill and join Utah in the legal folly. If they had real courage, they' make it about Montana, not about some assclowns in Utah.
I hope they bring it forward, either as a bill or a resolution. I could use some good fodder for podcasts and videos right here in Montana.
Just like Wyoming, they are proposing a resolution, not a bill. A chance for the "Counterfeit Constitutionalists" in our legislature to virtue signal their ignorance and loyalty to their dark money funders.
If they had any courage they'd make this a bill and we'd have a serious debate that forces them to actually stand and be counted. They're too chickenshit to make it a bill and join Utah in the legal folly. If they had real courage, they' make it about Montana, not about some assclowns in Utah.
I hope they bring it forward, either as a bill or a resolution. I could use some good fodder for podcasts and videos right here in Montana.
sapperJ24
Well-known member
Rep. Millet campaigned on this issue. It would be nice to see him not back down now.
"We must work towards the return of the manufacturing, mining and timber industries and Montana must take steps to attract these industries back to the district. Reducing burdensome rules and regulations, fast-tracking the permitting of mines and a long-term goal of Montana gaining ownership of the National Forests is where we begin. The latter can be accomplished by partnering with other western states, through the American Lands Council, to sue the federal government into relinquishing ownership of the forests to the respective states. Montana can manage the forests better."
And later, "the way we wean ourselves off of federal dollars can be done through rebuilding our tax base by attracting the manufacturing, mining and timber industries back to Lincoln County as well as obtaining ownership of the National Forests around us." Emphasis mine.
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"We must work towards the return of the manufacturing, mining and timber industries and Montana must take steps to attract these industries back to the district. Reducing burdensome rules and regulations, fast-tracking the permitting of mines and a long-term goal of Montana gaining ownership of the National Forests is where we begin. The latter can be accomplished by partnering with other western states, through the American Lands Council, to sue the federal government into relinquishing ownership of the forests to the respective states. Montana can manage the forests better."
And later, "the way we wean ourselves off of federal dollars can be done through rebuilding our tax base by attracting the manufacturing, mining and timber industries back to Lincoln County as well as obtaining ownership of the National Forests around us." Emphasis mine.
Meet Montana House District 2 candidate Tom Millett
Reducing burdensome rules and regulations, fast-tracking the permitting of mines and a long-term goal of Montana gaining ownership of the National Forests is where we begin. The latter can be accomplished by partnering with other western states, through the American Lands Council, to sue the...
More people ought to actually read that document. Land transfer isn’t a fringe notion anymore.
shoots-straight
Well-known member
He wants to streamline mining and logging because it's been so good to the people of Libby? Well I guess the ones that didn't die from it did OK. Mainly the CEO's and other owners that didn't live there.
His entire district is considered critical habitat for one or more species listed under the Endangered Species Act. Unless, as a state legislator, he can get changes enacted to a Federal law, he isn't going to do a single one of those items he promises.Rep. Millet campaigned on this issue. It would be nice to see him not back down now.
"We must work towards the return of the manufacturing, mining and timber industries and Montana must take steps to attract these industries back to the district. Reducing burdensome rules and regulations, fast-tracking the permitting of mines and a long-term goal of Montana gaining ownership of the National Forests is where we begin. The latter can be accomplished by partnering with other western states, through the American Lands Council, to sue the federal government into relinquishing ownership of the forests to the respective states. Montana can manage the forests better."
And later, "the way we wean ourselves off of federal dollars can be done through rebuilding our tax base by attracting the manufacturing, mining and timber industries back to Lincoln County as well as obtaining ownership of the National Forests around us." Emphasis mine.
Meet Montana House District 2 candidate Tom Millett
Reducing burdensome rules and regulations, fast-tracking the permitting of mines and a long-term goal of Montana gaining ownership of the National Forests is where we begin. The latter can be accomplished by partnering with other western states, through the American Lands Council, to sue the...
And if he's in camp with the American Lands Council, he's on board with one of the groups behind selling the Federal lands. Bring it on. Let's get this sorted out now.
Nameless Range
Well-known member
Seems a lot of the "That the"s in that resolution are flat out false.
Not that logic ever really has a place at the “stupid idea” table, but open state borders and the fluctuating populations that go with it would make this fun to manage.
*in case it’s not apparent, I’m not calling you stupid Tone- I know you aren’t advocating for it.
I wouldn’t have assumed so; the idea of killing our public land system is completely stupid and should be an immediate removal from any decision making position
Straight Arrow
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Yes and No. If passed in Wyoming Legislature, then the Wyoming Congressional delegation takes the resolution to DC ... and we all know what craziness is potentially passed into federal law as a result!
What other industries in Libby would you like to see be resurrected or promoted?
