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Committee passes bill naming rodeo Montana’s official state sport
Summary
After testimony from dozens of proponents — including youth competitors, tribal representatives, rodeo professionals and tourism organizations — the House State Administration committee voted by voice to pass House Bill 190, which designates rodeo as the official state sport and now advances to the House floor.
Representative Greg Overstreet opened House Bill 190 by framing rodeo as an expression of Montana’s heritage and saying the designation carries no fiscal cost. The committee heard an extended series of proponent testimonies that emphasized rodeo’s cultural importance, educational pathways and local economic benefits.
Witnesses included youth competitors, a Little Miss Rodeo titleholder and several rodeo professionals and organizers. Elena…
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