Support for rural schools.
This is a symbolic joint resolution (HJ 3), not a binding law. It formally recognizes Wyoming's constitutional obligation to provide equal access to free public education for all students, including those in rural areas, and acknowledges the importance of small rural schools serving 102 students across 12 districts. The resolution makes no new funding or policy changes; it simply states the legislature's position and directs the Secretary of State to share it with the Department of Education for distribution to school districts. It does not require any action from schools or the state government.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
House Passage
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
Signed into Law
Mar 2025
Introduced Jan 21, 2025
Signed Mar 6, 2025
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Introduced
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Enrolled
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3 edits
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Mar 6, 2025
MINOR
The bill was renumbered from HJ0003 to HJ0002 and transitioned from 'Introduced' to 'Enrolled' status, indicating it has passed both legislative chambers and is ready for signature. The substantive policy content remained largely unchanged, with minor reordering of sections and slight text adjustments to clarify the constitutional mandate for rural school funding.
TECHNICAL
Bill number changed from HJ0003 to HJ0002, reflecting its progression through the legislative process to enrolled status.
Section numbering was reorganized, with original Section 1 content moved to Section 2, and new Section 5 added for Secretary of State distribution requirements.
Minor text adjustments in WHEREAS clauses to improve clarity and flow while maintaining the same policy intent regarding rural school support.
Floor votes · Senate Mar 3, 2025 · House Feb 6, 2025
How they voted
25–6
Passed
Total votes 31
Mar 3, 2025
D
Democratic2
100% Yea
R
Republican29
79% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
21
Key actions
8
Committee
4
Mar 6, 2025
Signed into law
Governor Signed HEJR No. 0002
legislature
Mar 4, 2025
Lower · Passed
H Concur:Passed 60-0-2-0-0
lower
Mar 3, 2025
Upper · Passed
S 3rd Reading:Passed 25-6-0-0-0
upper
Feb 28, 2025
Upper · Passed
S COW:Passed
upper
Feb 26, 2025
Upper · Passed
S04 - Education:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0
upper
Feb 19, 2025
Introduced
S Introduced and Referred to S04 - Education
upper
Feb 6, 2025
Lower · Passed
H 3rd Reading:Passed 57-4-1-0-0
lower
Feb 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
H COW:Passed
lower
Jan 23, 2025
Lower · Passed
H04 - Education:Recommend Do Pass 9-0-0-0-0
lower
Jan 21, 2025
Introduced
H Introduced and Referred to H04 - Education
lower
1 primary · 7 co-sponsors
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