Local government distributions-revisions.

Wyoming's HB 185 increases state funding for local governments by raising an annual appropriation from $105 million to $118.125 million. This bill directly affects cities, towns, and counties by revising how they receive state funds: $52.5 million is allocated for the first fiscal year of the biennium and $65.625 million for the second year. Funds are distributed in two equal payments each year (August 15 and January 15) based on revised formulas for cities/towns and counties. The bill modifies existing funding formulas without changing eligibility requirements or adding new programs.