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HB0221

Changing When Bighorn and Domestic Sheep Relocation Law Takes Effect

Last scannedAug 25, 2026, 2:25 AM

In one sentence

This act changes when a previous law about moving bighorn sheep and domestic sheep becomes active, making it effective either after federal laws align with its goals or on January 1, 2028.

What it does

  • Changes the date when a prior law about relocating bighorn and domestic sheep will take effect.
  • Removes an old part of the previous law that had a similar effective date.

Who it affects

  • People involved in wildlife management, including bighorn and domestic sheep relocation.
  • State agencies responsible for enforcing laws related to wildlife and livestock.

Limits and unknowns

  • It is unclear if the federal laws needed to make this act effective will be passed.
  • The bill did not pass in its current session and needs further action to become law.

Plain language

Terms to know

Effective Date
The date when a new law starts being enforced.

Official record

Sources

Validated

Public statements

Why lawmakers voted

Last checked Aug 5, 3:39 AM

Larry Hicks

R · S11

Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker explicitly asks colleagues to vote against the bill, stating that continuing to defer decisions to federal rule changes is not acceptable.

Public statementFloor statement at 51:00 Watch the statement
Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports extending the date to ensure ranchers are protected, noting that she has seen negative effects on sheep producers in other states due to big horn sheep introductions.

Public statementFloor statement at 52:46 Watch the statement
Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker explicitly urges a no vote to maintain the previous legislative position.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:03:08 Watch the statement
Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the bill again, stating he stands with his agricultural community who is asking for this extension.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:04:07 Watch the statement
Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the bill, arguing that organized agriculture is not unified in its support.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:04:28 Watch the statement

If a lawmaker is not listed, we couldn't find a published reason.

Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

5 roll calls

S COW:Failed 11-19-1-0-02025-02-21 · Senate11 yes 19 no
S05 - Agriculture:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 5-0-0-0-02025-02-20 · Senate5 yes 0 no
H 3rd Reading:Passed 55-2-5-0-02025-02-03 · House55 yes 2 no
H05 - Agriculture:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 9-0-0-0-02025-01-28 · House9 yes 0 no
H05 - Agriculture:Do Pass Failed 3-6-0-0-02025-01-23 · House3 yes 6 no

Official activity

Bill history

  1. S COW:Failed 11-19-1-0-0Senate
  2. S Placed on General FileSenate
  3. S05 - Agriculture:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0Senate
  4. S Introduced and Referred to S05 - AgricultureSenate
  5. S Received for IntroductionSenate
  6. H 3rd Reading:Passed 55-2-5-0-0House
  7. H 2nd Reading:PassedHouse
  8. H COW:PassedHouse
  9. H Placed on General FileHouse
  10. H05 - Agriculture:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 9-0-0-0-0House
  11. H05 - Agriculture:Motion for Reconsideration Passed by CommitteeHouse
  12. H05 - Agriculture:Do Pass Failed 3-6-0-0-0House
  13. H Introduced and Referred to H05 - AgricultureHouse
  14. H Received for IntroductionHouse
  15. Bill Number AssignedLSO

Changes

Amendments

3 stored

HB0221HS001

The amendment changes the effective date for a prior act related to bighorn and domestic sheep relocation from 2026 to January 1, 2028.

HB0221SW001

The amendment changes the timing for when certain sections of a bill about bighorn and domestic sheep relocation will take effect.

HB0221SS001

The amendment removes the word 'repeal' from the bill's catch title.