The bill amends the powers and duties of the state forester in Wyoming, specifically regarding the hiring of employees to support good neighbor authority projects and other federally funded cooperative forest management initiatives. The key change allows the state forester to fill up to ten at-will employee contract positions, an increase from the previous limit of four. This adjustment aims to enhance the capacity of the state forester to manage and execute these important projects effectively.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that the funding for these positions will come from federal funds deposited in the Wyoming state forestry good neighbor authority revolving account. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2024, allowing for the implementation of these changes in the upcoming fiscal year.

Statutes affected:
24LSO-0120 v0.3: 36-1-503