Oh, you Beehivers, you just can’t stop poking your finger in the eye of Uncle Sam, can you? In a bid that stands zero chance of making it into law, the Utah House Natural Resources Committee approved by 8-1 vote a bill that would make it legal for cities and counties to seize federal land. Aside from a general antagonism toward most things federal, the Utahns have their eyes on what they see as mighty developable land. Legislative attorneys say the bill is unconstitutional, but Rep. Ken Sumsion, R-American Fork, said, “When it comes to public lands, I consider it a badge of honor to have a constitutional note.”

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