A bill that would help preserve more than 1,400 acres of state school trust land in Grand Teton National Park passed second reading in the Wyoming House of Representatives on Thursday. The bill passed its second reading without debate, and a vote count was not available. If it passes third reading, it will go to the Wyoming Senate. Sponsor Rep. Ruth Ann Petroff, of Jackson, said supporters are working hard to answer questions from legislators, some of whom have taken shots at the preservation and school funding measure. Some of the attacks come from those wary of Washington, and their criticism extended to questioning the value of federal currency. Rep. Pat Childers, of Cody, cited snowmobiles in Yellowstone and wolves as reasons not to support the sale. Childers also said if the land is sold, the state should retain the mineral rights.
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