An outdoor recreation funding bill sailed out of a Senate committee Tuesday after lawmakers and residents heaped praise on it. High school students, however, testified that several senators appeared initially
Student lobbyists worked to counter confusion about the bill in committee. They hope lawmakers get educated before they consider it on the Senate floor.
After failing introduction in the Senate, a mirror bill advancing in the House is keeping alive the discussion of how the newly created Wyoming outdoor recreation and tourism trust fund
After hearing wide support to establish mechanisms for awarding grants to outdoor recreation projects statewide, committee votes unanimously to advance legislation Thursday.
Outdoor recreation accounts for about 4% of Wyoming’s gross domestic product and has contributed $2 billion to Wyoming’s economy in 2022 and is set to grow. Nationwide, outdoor rec revenues top $1 trillion.