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HB0101

Forest Health Grant Program

Last scannedOct 22, 2026, 2:19 AM

In one sentence

The bill creates a grant program to fund projects that improve forest health in Wyoming.

What it does

  • Creates the Forest Health Grant Program to fund projects that benefit forest health.
  • Requires the state forester to manage the application process for grants.
  • Limits grant funding to no more than 75% of a project's cost, with matching funds required from other sources.
  • Establishes an account to hold and distribute funds for the program.
  • Requires the attorney general to approve all grants before they are awarded.

Who it affects

  • The state forester who will manage the grant program.
  • Landowners, local governments, and private entities that can apply for grants.

Limits and unknowns

  • The bill did not pass and was not considered by the Committee of the Whole.
  • Grants will no longer be available after July 1, 2029.

Plain language

Terms to know

Sunset Date
The date after which a law or program is no longer in effect unless it is renewed by the legislature.
Matching Funds
Additional funds that must be provided to match grant money, often from other sources like private donations or local government budgets.

Official record

Sources

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Public statements

Why lawmakers voted

Last checked Aug 3, 7:53 AM

Couldn't find a published reason.

Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

1 roll call

H02 - Appropriations:Recommend Do Pass 7-0-0-0-02025-02-05 · House7 yes 0 no

Official activity

Bill history

  1. H COW:H Did not consider for COWHouse
  2. H Placed on General FileHouse
  3. H02 - Appropriations:Recommend Do Pass 7-0-0-0-0House
  4. H Introduced and Referred to H02 - AppropriationsHouse
  5. H Received for IntroductionHouse
  6. Bill Number AssignedLSO