MS SC653

Expresses support for transferring federal public lands to states, particularly western states, citing Article IV, Section 3 of the U.S. Constitution as authority for Congress to dispose of federal property.

Argues the federal government lacks constitutional authority to indefinitely control vast tracts of public lands beyond creating new states and that lands should transfer to their respective states upon request.

Claims federal regulation and management of public lands has resulted in environmental degradation, loss of life, ecosystem damage, and loss of cultural resources.

Calls on the federal government to transfer title of all federal public lands within any state to that state as requested.

Directs the Secretary of State to transmit the resolution to the U.S. Department of Interior, congressional leadership, Mississippi's congressional delegation, and all other state governors and legislatures.