Utah Nullification

It’s still being drafted, but the Salt Lake Tribune has an article mentioning the issue. An excerpt:

Rep. Carl Wimmer plans to step up the state’s opposition to federal land policies, proposing legislation that would require state law enforcement to ensure access to areas declared off-limits by the federal government.

“It’s a pure nullification bill,” Wimmer said Monday. “Any federal land grabs, any further protections by the federal government will be null and void … unless it’s conducted with the state Legislature’s approval.”

Moreover, the bill — which is still being drafted — would direct any county sheriff to ensure the public has access to disputed lands, even if the federal government has determined travel should be restricted or prohibited.