Wyoming2025Did Not Pass
HB0101
Forest Health Grant Program
Last scannedOct 9, 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- The date after which a law or program is no longer in effect unless it is renewed by the legislature.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
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
- Yes
- 7
- No
- 0
- Absent
- 0
- Excused
- 0
- Conflict
- 0
Official activity
Bill history
- H COW:H Did not consider for COWHouse
- H Placed on General FileHouse
- H02 - Appropriations:Recommend Do Pass 7-0-0-0-0House
- H Introduced and Referred to H02 - AppropriationsHouse
- H Received for IntroductionHouse
- Bill Number AssignedLSO