Bill > HR169

This Resolution urges the Governor to verify that all entities leasing state public lands are in good standing, meaning they have fulfilled all their financial, contractual, and legal responsibilities, and to prevent the state from entering into or extending leases with any individual, company, or government body that has not met these obligations. The resolution highlights concerns that some current lessees, including the U.S. Department of Defense and the U.S. Navy, have outstanding financial or environmental obligations, and that companies like Monsanto have a history of criminal activity despite holding state leases, suggesting a need for stricter oversight of those who use public lands.