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SF0043

Changes to Conservation District Supervisor Contracting

Last scannedAug 25, 2026, 2:25 AM

In one sentence

The bill removes a requirement that conservation district supervisors must have all the money needed for a contract before they can sign it.

What it does

  • Removes a rule that says conservation district supervisors need to have enough money available right away to pay for everything in a contract before signing it.

Who it affects

  • Conservation district supervisors who sign contracts.

Limits and unknowns

  • The bill does not specify how conservation district supervisors will obtain the necessary funds for contracts after signing them.
  • It's unclear if this change affects other funding rules for conservation districts.

Plain language

Terms to know

Conservation District
An area where people work together to protect natural resources like land, water, and wildlife.
Supervisor
A person who is in charge of managing a group or organization.

Official record

Sources

Validated

Public statements

Why lawmakers voted

Last checked Aug 5, 1:34 AM

Bob Davis

R · H47

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the bill because it provides conservation districts with the flexibility to purchase necessary equipment and manage cash flow when grant funds are received after project completion.

Public statementFloor statement at 55:25 Watch the statement

J.T. Larson

R · H17

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker states they cannot support the bill because it is too long and complex for them to review adequately.

Public statementFloor statement at 56:04 Watch the statement

Lloyd Larsen

R · H54

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker expresses concern that removing the cash-on-hand requirement without adding new safeguards broadly opens the door to spending without immediate funds, which conflicts with current state standards.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:04:25 Watch the statement
Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker warns against using credit as a tool, noting that misusing it could lead to negative consequences for the districts.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:08:56 Watch the statement

John Bear

R · H31

Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker encourages members to read the struck language because they believe the current discussion misrepresents the statute, which prohibits acting on promises of future cash rather than requiring actual funds or securities.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:10:58 Watch the statement

Larry Hicks

R · S11

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker argues that the bill repeals an outdated statute preventing conservation districts from borrowing money to purchase necessary equipment, thereby enabling them to fulfill their statutory responsibilities.

Public statementFloor statement at 57:46 Watch the statement

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

Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

5 roll calls

H COW:Failed 20-37-5-0-02026-02-24 · House20 yes 37 no
H05 - Agriculture:Recommend Do Pass 9-0-0-0-02026-02-24 · House9 yes 0 no
S 3rd Reading:Passed 27-3-0-0-12026-02-20 · Senate27 yes 3 no
S06 - Travel:Recommend Do Pass 5-0-0-0-02026-02-17 · Senate5 yes 0 no
S Introduced and Referred to S06 - Travel 28-1-1-0-12026-02-10 · Senate28 yes 1 no

Official activity

Bill history

  1. H COW:Failed 20-37-5-0-0House
  2. H Placed on General FileHouse
  3. H05 - Agriculture:Recommend Do Pass 9-0-0-0-0House
  4. H Introduced and Referred to H05 - AgricultureHouse
  5. H Received for IntroductionHouse
  6. S 3rd Reading:Passed 27-3-0-0-1Senate
  7. S 2nd Reading:PassedSenate
  8. S COW:PassedSenate
  9. S Placed on General FileSenate
  10. S06 - Travel:Recommend Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0Senate
  11. S Introduced and Referred to S06 - Travel 28-1-1-0-1Senate
  12. S Received for IntroductionSenate
  13. Bill Number AssignedLSO