Wyoming 2026 Session Status: Introduced 6 R cosponsors

HB 163 — Amendments to beef checkoff program.

Last action — H Did not Consider for Introduction

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 11, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

AN ACT relating to agriculture, livestock and other animals; providing a maximum amount of costs the state can assess against the beef council on an annual basis; and providing for an effective date.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill limits the total costs that can be assessed against the beef council by state entities to a maximum of three percent of certain fees collected.

  • W.S. 11-37-107

    (d) Total costs assessed by the department of administration and information or any other state entity, excluding the costs referenced in subsection (c) of this section, shall not exceed three percent (3%) of the annual portion of the fees collected by the council that are not obligated under state or federal law.

    This addition establishes a cap on the costs that the state can charge the beef council.

Action History

  1. H Did not Consider for Introduction

  2. Bill Number Assigned

  3. H Received for Introduction

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 87 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (87)

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Subjects

agriculture
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 163 do?
AN ACT relating to agriculture, livestock and other animals; providing a maximum amount of costs the state can assess against the beef council on an annual basis; and providing for an effective date.
Who sponsors HB 163?
HB 163 is sponsored by Taft Love (Republican), Barry Crago (Republican), Brian Boner (Republican), John Winter (Republican), JD Williams (Republican), and Justin Fornstrom (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 163?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 11, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB 163?
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