Senate Panel Kills Public Lands Bill

After a hearing that was continued this afternoon from Monday, the Senate Resources Committee, after extensive discussion, has voted to kill HB 265a , the bill to enter into an interstate compact for state takeover of federal lands. After numerous concerns were raised about various provisions in the bill, from costs to state sovereignty questions, Sen. Sheryl Nuxoll, R-Cottonwood, moved to send the bill to the Senate’s 14 ^th Order for amendments, and Sen. Steve Vick, R-Dalton Gardens, seconded the motion/ Betsy Russell , Eye on Boise. More here.