The bill establishes the Wyoming State Fair Department by transferring the existing state fair division from the Department of Agriculture. It provides for the appointment of a director, who will initially be the current state fair manager, and outlines the governance and budgeting processes for the new department. The bill also includes provisions for the transfer of positions, personnel, and funds associated with the state fair to ensure a smooth transition.

Key amendments include the removal of the state fair advisory board from the Department of Agriculture and the creation of new legal definitions and responsibilities for the Wyoming State Fair Department. The bill specifies that the state fair board will appoint an executive director, who will oversee the department's operations and budget, and it clarifies the roles of the state fair board and the executive director in managing the annual state fair. The act 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