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SF0109

Cowboy State Agricultural Trust Fund

Last scannedAug 25, 2026, 2:25 AM

In one sentence

This act creates the Cowboy State Agricultural Trust Fund and a committee to manage it, providing grants for agriculture-related programs in Wyoming.

What it does

  • Creates the Cowboy State Agricultural Trust Fund to provide grants for agriculture-related programs.
  • Establishes the Cowboy State Agricultural Trust Fund Committee to oversee the fund and grant distribution.
  • Requires the state auditor to transfer $10 million from the general fund to the trust fund on its effective date.
  • Appropriates funds for administrative expenses of the committee.

Who it affects

  • The Wyoming Department of Agriculture
  • Educational institutions in Wyoming
  • Agricultural organizations and individuals in Wyoming

Limits and unknowns

  • The bill did not pass in its current session.
  • Details on how funds will be used are outlined but specific allocations may change based on future decisions.
  • Some provisions require further rulemaking to implement fully.

Plain language

Terms to know

Cowboy State Agricultural Trust Fund
A fund created to support agriculture-related programs and initiatives.
Committee
The Cowboy State Agricultural Trust Fund Committee responsible for managing the trust fund and overseeing grant distribution.

Official record

Sources

Validated

Public statements

Why lawmakers voted

Last checked Aug 5, 1:05 AM

Liz Storer

D · H23

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes an amendment that would fund the trust using gaming tipover dollars, stating a desire to avoid making the agricultural community dependent on state gambling revenue.

Public statementFloor statement at 3:57:53 Watch the statement
Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes an amendment funding the bill with gambling taxes, arguing those funds should instead address problems directly caused by gambling such as addiction and law enforcement needs.

Public statementFloor statement at 3:58:27 Watch the statement

Dalton Banks

R · H26

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the amendment because they believe the immediate need for agricultural programs requires funding now rather than waiting several years to accumulate funds from gaming tipovers.

Public statementFloor statement at 4:02:54 Watch the statement

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Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

7 roll calls

H COW:Failed 28-28-6-0-02026-03-03 · House28 yes 28 no
H02 - Appropriations:Do Pass Failed 1-6-0-0-02026-02-27 · House1 yes 6 no
H05 - Agriculture:Recommend Do Pass 8-1-0-0-02026-02-26 · House8 yes 1 no
S 3rd Reading:Passed 25-6-0-0-02026-02-24 · Senate25 yes 6 no
Recalled from Committee Pursuant to Senate Rule 5-5: 29-2-0-0-02026-02-19 · Senate29 yes 2 no
S06 - Travel:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 5-0-0-0-02026-02-17 · Senate5 yes 0 no
S Introduced and Referred to S04 - Education 25-6-0-0-02026-02-12 · Senate25 yes 6 no

Official activity

Bill history

  1. H COW:Failed 28-28-6-0-0House
  2. H Placed on General FileHouse
  3. H02 - Appropriations:Do Pass Failed 1-6-0-0-0House
  4. H05 - Agriculture:Rerefer to H02 - AppropriationsHouse
  5. H05 - Agriculture:Recommend Do Pass 8-1-0-0-0House
  6. H Introduced and Referred to H05 - AgricultureHouse
  7. H Received for IntroductionHouse
  8. S 3rd Reading:Passed 25-6-0-0-0Senate
  9. S 2nd Reading:PassedSenate
  10. S COW:PassedSenate
  11. Recalled from Committee Pursuant to Senate Rule 5-5: 29-2-0-0-0Senate
  12. :Rerefer to S02 - AppropriationsSenate
  13. S06 - Travel:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0Senate
  14. :Refer to S06 - TravelSenate
  15. S Introduced and Referred to S04 - Education 25-6-0-0-0Senate
  16. S Received for IntroductionSenate
  17. Bill Number AssignedLSO

Changes

Amendments

5 stored

SF0109HW001

Adopted Committee of the Whole by Representative Strock

SF0109HW002

Failed Committee of the Whole by Representative Davis

SF0109S2001

Adopted 2nd reading by Senator Boner

SF0109SW001

Adopted Committee of the Whole by Senator Boner

SF0109SS001

Adopted Standing Committee by Senate Travel, Recreation, Wildlife and Cultural Resources Committee