The impact of federal lands on counties wouldn’t stand out as one of the major issues facing counties. However, federal lands in the west have a disproportionate impact when compared to counties east of Colorado. These topics aren’t fully understood by US Senators or Representatives who don’t come from a “public lands” state.

We visited with Senator Mike Lee US Senator for Utah to discuss legislation, administrative changes, and some of the history behind public lands in Utah.

00:00 More PILT ACT Legislation that would instruct the Department of Interior to assess the value of federal land to see if the payments in lieu of taxes truly make up for the loss of property on county tax roles.
06:44 Administrative changes to Department of Interior
07:36 30 by 30 – A plan to protect 30% of US Lands and Oceans
13:18 Moratorium on oil and gas leasing on federal lands
17:25 History of public lands in Utah

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