American rescue plan act appropriations-amendments-3.

HB 191 clarifies how Wyoming will use unspent federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, specifically $389 million in unobligated "ARPD" funds. It directs state agencies to spend these funds on designated COVID-19 relief programs, including $10 million for workforce development, $22 million for outdoor recreation grants, $35 million for transportation communications systems, and $13 million for health department staffing. The bill sets conditions for spending, prohibits using funds for post-secondary education (except critical career programs), and requires reporting on how the money is used. These funds directly affect state agencies like Health, Transportation, and Parks, which will implement specific programs such as emergency staffing, rural healthcare innovation, and first-responder communication upgrades.