HI HR145

Request for the Department of Land and Natural Resources to submit a detailed report on its lease enforcement processes and procedures by 20 days prior to the 2026 Regular Session.

Report must include the Department's formal policies and procedures for monitoring lease compliance and enforcement actions taken in response to violations.

Report must detail how the Department assesses whether lessees (including federal agencies) are in arrears, in good standing, or in violation of lease agreements.

Report must provide a comprehensive accounting of the 10 most recent lease revocations or non-renewals due to violations, including context, process, and reasons for each decision.

Report must include the total number of leases revoked or not renewed due to violations and any proposed legislation for improving lease enforcement mechanisms and transparency.