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This bill modifies the composition and operation of the Public Land Management Advisory Board by increasing the total number of board members from 11 to 13 and adding two new ex officio members: the state historic preservation officer and the director of the School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration (or their respective designees). The bill also makes several technical changes to the board's structure, including renumbering existing board member categories, clarifying appointment and term provisions, and updating language around meeting procedures. Specifically, the bill adjusts how board members are appointed, ensuring that terms are staggered so half the appointed board is replaced every two years, maintains the four-year term length, and allows members to serve multiple terms. The bill also specifies that seven members (previously six) will constitute a quorum, and continues the existing provision that board members cannot receive compensation but may receive per diem and travel expenses. The bill is set to take effect on May 6, 2026, providing ample time for implementation and transition.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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