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HB0229
High Plains Research Station and Arboretum State Historic Site Act
Last scannedOct 25, 2026, 2:19 AM
In one sentence
This act declares the High Plains Research Station and Arboretum in Laramie County as a state historic site, requiring its management by the Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources with strategic planning for preservation and operation.
What it does
- Declares the High Plains Research Station and Arboretum as a state historic site.
- Requires the Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources to manage the historic site.
- Directs the department to develop a strategic master plan for preserving and operating the site.
- Authorizes the department to enter into leasehold and concession agreements for managing the site.
- Authorizes the department to charge fees for using the site, with funds going to the state parks account.
Who it affects
- The Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources
- Visitors to the High Plains Research Station and Arboretum
Limits and unknowns
- The bill did not pass in its current session.
- It requires reporting on the strategic master plan by October 1, 2026.
- Funding is limited to $3,338,756 or as much of it that is available.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Strategic Master Plan
- A detailed plan for preserving and operating a historic site.
- Leasehold Agreement
- An agreement that allows another entity to use the land temporarily.
Official record
Sources
Public statements
Why lawmakers voted
Last checked Aug 3, 7:09 AM
Couldn't find a published reason.
Wyoming roll calls
Recorded votes
1 roll call
H02 - Appropriations:Do Pass Failed 3-3-1-0-02025-02-10 · House3 yes 3 no
- Yes
- 3
- No
- 3
- Absent
- 0
- Excused
- 1
- Conflict
- 0
Official activity
Bill history
- H:Died in Committee Returned Bill Pursuant to HR 5-4House
- H No report prior to CoW CutoffHouse
- H02 - Appropriations:Do Pass Failed 3-3-1-0-0House
- H Introduced and Referred to H02 - AppropriationsHouse
- H Received for IntroductionHouse
- Bill Number AssignedLSO