SF0124

Economic development-rodeo museum.

Chamber Passed·2/20/26

Allocates $15 million to Wyoming's Office of Tourism for a rodeo and cowboy museum and hall of fame.

This bill appropriates $15 million from the Wyoming tourism reserve and projects account to the Wyoming Office of Tourism for a rodeo and cowboy museum and hall of fame. The funds are to be distributed in phases, with $3 million available immediately, $2 million by July 1, 2026, and $10 million by July 1, 2027. The project requires matching funds and must be approved by the governor, who must determine it will substantially benefit the public. The Wyoming Tourism Board will review and recommend the project, which must aim to increase tourism, jobs, and economic diversification.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 9–0 · Feb 20
Current
The House
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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3
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

17 Yea

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34 Nay

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6 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 25

12:00 AM

House Appropriations

Feb 24

12:00 AM

House Travel

History

Mar 3

House

COW:Failed 17-34-6-5-0

Feb 25

House

H02 - Appropriations:Amend and Do Not Pass: 2-5-0-0-0

Feb 25

House

Placed on General File