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Committee hears near‑unanimous support to name American rodeo Montana’s official state sport

2264134 · February 11, 2025
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House Bill 190 would designate American rodeo the official state sport of Montana; sponsors and a wide range of tourism, tribal and industry groups testified in support, citing heritage, economic benefit and cultural importance. The bill carried a stated fiscal impact of $0 and an effective date of July 1, 2025.

Representative Greg Overstreet introduced House Bill 190, which would designate American rodeo as the official state sport of Montana. Overstreet told the committee that rodeo reflects Montana’s heritage and brings economic benefit to small towns.

Supporters — including the Montana American Indian Caucus, the Secretary of State’s office, the Montana Travel Association, the Fishing Outfitters Association and the Montana Chamber of…

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