The bill establishes the Wyoming State Fair Department by transferring the existing state fair division from the Department of Agriculture. This transfer includes all associated personnel, appropriations, and functions, which will now fall under the jurisdiction of the newly created department. The state fair manager, appointed prior to the bill's enactment, will serve as the temporary director until a permanent director is appointed by the state fair board. The bill also outlines the governance structure of the new department, including the appointment of an executive director by the state fair board, who will oversee the department's operations and budget.

Additionally, the bill makes several amendments to existing laws, including the removal of the state fair advisory board from the Department of Agriculture and the redefinition of the roles and responsibilities of the state fair board and the new department. It specifies that the state fair board will work with the Wyoming State Fair Department to conduct the annual state fair and manage the fairgrounds. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 9-2-2016, 11-10-101, 11-10-102, 11-10-106, 11-10-111, 11-10-115