This bill increases the referral bonus for the Wyoming National Guard's peer recruitment program from $500 to $1,000 per successful referral. It expands eligibility to include current military department employees and recruits who have begun enlistment (though recruits must complete their own enlistment before receiving a bonus). The program's expiration date is extended from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2028, and includes a $163,000 state appropriation to fund bonuses during this period. The policy directly affects current Guard members, veterans, military staff, and new recruits who refer eligible candidates.
Wyoming's SF 19 allows schools to stock and administer epinephrine using auto-injectors, nasal sprays, or other FDA-approved devices for severe allergic reactions without requiring a student-specific prescription. It directly affects schools, school nurses, and trained staff by enabling them to provide emergency treatment to students experiencing anaphylaxis. The bill requires schools to develop allergy management guidelines, track incidents, and maintain records of trained personnel, while also providing liability protection for good-faith administration (excluding gross negligence). It updates definitions to include all approved epinephrine delivery methods and specifies that administering stock epinephrine does not constitute the practice of medicine.
This Wyoming bill (SF 22) creates a new legal structure called "decentralized unincorporated nonprofit associations" for groups with 100+ members working toward a common nonprofit purpose using digital systems. It clarifies that members and administrators won't face personal liability for the association's contracts or torts, and requires assets to be distributed per federal law when the association dissolves. The bill updates definitions to include terms like "governing principles" (rules governing the group) and "distributed ledger protocol" (digital systems for voting), while removing outdated provisions. It directly affects nonprofits seeking to operate under this specific decentralized model, particularly those using blockchain or digital governance tools.
Wyoming's SF 16 modifies rules for leasing state grazing lands. It requires lessees who sublease land to pay half the "excess rental" (the extra money earned from subleasing over the base rent) to the state. The bill also creates a new rule allowing lessees to graze non-owned livestock without sublease approval, but they must document the livestock, report it within 30 days, and pay a monthly fee per animal (capped at 50% of the annual grazing fee). These changes directly affect ranchers and land lessees who sublease state lands or manage livestock not owned by them.
Wyoming's HJ 2 is a joint resolution requesting Congress to pass a law increasing the state's share of federal mineral royalties from 50% to 87.5%. This directly affects Wyoming's state budget, as current federal royalty payments fund critical services like roads, schools, and emergency responders. The resolution cites that recent federal rate cuts (e.g., reducing oil/gas royalties from 16.67% to 12.5%) will decrease Wyoming's annual share by up to $50 million for coal leasing by 2034. The bill seeks to offset these revenue losses by aligning Wyoming's share with Alaska's 90% rate. (Note: This is a procedural request to Congress, not a binding law.)
This bill updates Wyoming's rules for burying veterans without funds. It allows counties to seek reimbursement from the Department of Family Services for preparing and transporting indigent veterans' bodies, clarifying that veterans eligible for burial assistance under POWER/Medicaid programs also qualify for county payments. The bill increases the maximum burial expense payment from $1,000 to $1,500 and specifies that county payments are a "last resort" after other benefits are exhausted. It directly affects counties handling veterans' burials, the Department of Family Services, and indigent veterans who served in conflicts like WWII, Korea, or Vietnam.
SF 68 allows Wyoming irrigation, watershed improvement, and water conservancy districts to allocate a portion of their annual funding specifically for major maintenance projects on aging irrigation infrastructure. The bill requires these funds to be held in a separate "major maintenance account," pooled until sufficient for a project, and optionally invested through the state treasurer's local government investment pools. This change directly affects water districts managing irrigation systems, providing a structured mechanism to address infrastructure upkeep without altering existing tax rates or assessment processes.
SF 79 reorganizes Wyoming's sales and use tax code by merging the administration of both taxes into a single system and removing redundant rules. It requires local governments (counties, cities, and towns) to properly collect and remit sales/use taxes to receive state disbursements of tax revenues. Noncompliant entities face withheld monthly state payments until they comply, with specific review processes for special districts seeking loans or grants. The bill updates tax collection procedures and funding mechanisms without changing tax rates or creating new taxes.
This bill allows Wyoming's Department of Revenue to send certain tax notices electronically instead of by mail, provided taxpayers have provided electronic contact information. It directly affects businesses and individuals who pay sales and use taxes by changing how the department delivers notices about delinquent returns, penalties, or unpaid balances. Key provisions amend multiple tax code sections to replace "written notice by mail" with "electronic notice" where taxpayers have opted in, while maintaining the requirement for written notices via mail in other cases. The change takes effect July 1, 2026.
Wyoming's SF 32 establishes a state-funded program to support 911 emergency services. It directs the Department of Transportation to conduct a study on transitioning to next-generation 911 systems by September 2027, and to provide grants covering funding shortfalls for local governments operating current 911 systems. The bill appropriates $3.75 million ($3 million for grants, $750,000 for the study) from the legislative stabilization reserve, with funds available for applications starting July 1, 2026, and expiring June 30, 2028. Local governments operating 911 systems may apply for grants to cover operational shortfalls, while the study will examine system governance, operations, and costs. The bill directly affects local emergency service providers and state budget allocations for public safety infrastructure.
SF 31, the Uniform Mortgage Modification Act, establishes rules for changing mortgage terms in Wyoming, affecting borrowers and lenders who adjust loan agreements. It clarifies that modifications like interest rate reductions, payment schedule changes, or forgiven interest do not alter a mortgage's priority for repayment or require new recording. The law defines "mortgage modification" broadly to cover common changes, including switching to fixed rates or adjusting escrow requirements. Borrowers and lenders can implement these changes without affecting the mortgage's legal position or needing additional registration.
This bill clarifies Wyoming's voter registration requirements by standardizing the definition of "qualified elector" across election laws. It specifies that voters must be at least 18 years old by election day and have resided in Wyoming for at least 30 days before voting. The changes affect all individuals registering to vote in Wyoming elections by confirming existing age and residency rules in key statutes. The bill does not alter voting rights or create new requirements, but makes the definitions consistent in the election code. It takes effect June 1, 2026.
