Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

Wyoming House Bill HB0001

Introduced

2/11/26

Engrossed

2/21/26

Refer

2/23/26

Caption

AN ACT to make appropriations for the fiscal biennium commencing July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2028; providing definitions; providing for appropriations and transfers of funds for the period of the budget and for the remainder of the current biennium ending June 30, 2026 as specified; providing for carryover of certain funds beyond the biennium as specified; providing for employee positions as specified; providing for duties, terms and conditions and other requirements relating to appropriations for the remainder of the current biennium ending June 30, 2026 and the period of the budget as specified; providing for position and other budgetary limitations; amending existing law by redirecting revenues for the period of the budget; continuing an account; authorizing loans; discharging interfund loans; increasing higher education scholarship amounts for the fiscal biennium commencing July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2028; making conforming amendments; amending and repealing prior appropriations; and providing for effective dates.

Impact

The bill's enactment will directly influence state funding across numerous departments, enabling essential services and operations to continue undisturbed. For instance, it includes increased scholarship amounts for higher education and allocates significant resources for health services and public welfare programs such as the Department of Health's Medicaid expenditures and nursing facilities. The bill also addresses specific initiatives like disaster contingency preparations, wildfire prevention measures, and community college funding, which may greatly benefit local economies and education systems in Wyoming.

Summary

House Bill HB0001, also known as the General Government Appropriations-2, is designed to allocate funds for the fiscal biennium commencing on July 1, 2026, and ending on June 30, 2028. This bill specifies appropriations and transfers of funds for various state government agencies, introduces provisions for unexpended funds, and provides direction for employee positions. The legislation emphasizes the continuation of support for critical areas such as education, healthcare, public safety, and infrastructure maintenance, reflecting an overarching aim to maintain and enhance state operations during this fiscal period.

Contention

Despite the bill's wide-ranging implications, there are notable concerns surrounding the budget allocations for specific programs and the overall impact on local government autonomy as funds are directed from state-level appropriations. Discussions have surfaced about potential challenges to the financial priorities set by the bill, particularly regarding the reliance on state funds for local programs. Participants in these discussions voiced apprehensions about the balance between centralized control and local needs, suggesting that certain areas may not receive the specific attention they require due to the general nature of the funding formulations put forth in HB0001.

Latest WY HB0001 Activity

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Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

WY HB0132

Annual permits for specified commercial loads.

WY HB0320

Taxation and Revenue Task Force 2028.

WY HB0292

Budget reserves-recommended appropriation amount.

WY HB0169

Homeowner tax exemption-2025 and 2026.

WY SF0034

K-12 school facilities maintenance and appropriations.

WY SF0180

Supplemental budgets-limitations.

WY SF0088

2025 large project funding.

WY SF0056

Providing false information to registered agents.

WY HB0306

State employees-authorizing semimonthly pay periods.

WY HJ0001

Amending Wyoming's act of admission for earnings.

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