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Wyoming Public Lands Initiative Act of 2025

3/14/2025, 3:38 AM

Summary of Bill S 681

Bill 119 s 681, also known as the "Wyoming Wilderness Study Area Redesignation Act," is a piece of legislation that aims to redesignate certain lands within wilderness study areas in the state of Wyoming. The bill seeks to change the status of these lands from being designated as wilderness study areas to being designated as either wilderness areas or special management areas.

The purpose of this redesignation is to provide greater protection and management of these lands, while also allowing for certain activities such as hunting, fishing, and recreational use. The bill also includes provisions for the continued use of existing roads and trails within the designated areas.

Overall, the goal of Bill 119 s 681 is to strike a balance between conservation and recreational use of the lands in Wyoming, ensuring that they are preserved for future generations while also allowing for responsible enjoyment of the natural resources found within them.

Current Status of Bill S 681

Bill S 681 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 20, 2025. Bill S 681 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on February 20, 2025.  Bill S 681's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text: CR S1131-1135) as of February 20, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 681

Total Number of Sponsors
2
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
2
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 681

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 681

A bill to redesignate land within certain wilderness study areas in the State of Wyoming, and for other purposes.
A bill to redesignate land within certain wilderness study areas in the State of Wyoming, and for other purposes.

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