The Wyoming Legislature convened for its House Floor Session on February 12, 2025, where significant discussions centered around House Bill 90, which addresses protocols for managing anthrax outbreaks in livestock.

During the session, Representative Brady introduced an amendment to House Bill 90, seeking to clarify the surveillance area for anthrax outbreaks. The proposed amendment aimed to reduce the observation zone from six square miles to one and a half miles, allowing the state veterinarian to determine when restrictions could be lifted based on ongoing incidents. However, after discussions highlighting the rapid lethality of anthrax and the effectiveness of existing protocols managed by the state veterinarian and livestock board, Representative Brady withdrew the amendment.

Several representatives voiced their opinions on the bill. Representative Provenza expressed skepticism, arguing that the current processes in place are sufficient and that the bill may not be necessary. Representative Eklund emphasized the rarity of anthrax outbreaks, noting that the last significant incident occurred 70 years ago, and raised concerns about the practicality of transporting infected animals.

Ultimately, House Bill 90 was put to a vote, passing with 43 votes in favor, 17 against, and 2 members excused. The bill now moves forward in the legislative process.

Following the passage of House Bill 90, the session proceeded to discuss House Bill 117, an omnibus water bill related to water development projects in Wyoming. Representative Harshman introduced an amendment for this bill, indicating ongoing legislative activity concerning water management in the state.

The discussions in this session reflect the legislature's focus on agricultural health and resource management, highlighting the balance between regulatory measures and trust in existing expert protocols.