MS SC641

Expresses Mississippi's support for transferring all federal public lands within states to those states upon request, citing Constitutional authority and the doctrine of state equality.

Claims the federal government lacks Constitutional authorization to indefinitely control vast tracts of public lands beyond managing them pending disposal to create new states.

Argues that federal control of public lands negatively impacts state economies and that states are better positioned to manage natural resources for citizen health, safety, and welfare.

Contends that federal management has caused environmental degradation, loss of life, ecosystem damage, and loss of cultural resources, particularly in western states.

Directs transmission of the resolution to the U.S. Department of the Interior, congressional leadership, Mississippi's congressional delegation, and governors and legislative leaders of all 50 states.