Appropriations

Wyoming's SF 101 prohibits state and local government entities from using state funds or personnel to enforce federal laws regulating firearms, accessories, or ammunition that conflict with the Second Amendment. It directly affects state agencies, law enforcement, and political subdivisions by banning the use of Wyoming appropriations for such enforcement. Key provisions create civil penalties of $50,000 per violation for agencies that violate this ban, criminal penalties (up to 1 year in jail or $2,000 fine) for officers who knowingly enforce conflicting federal rules, and allow lawsuits against violators. The bill explicitly permits cooperation with federal authorities on matters unrelated to gun regulations and exempts agencies accepting federal funds for other law enforcement purposes.

HB 111 allocates $205 million for specific state construction projects, including Wyoming National Guard modernization, health facility remodels, and community college building renovations, with funding from general, federal, and private sources. It also allocates $233 million for major maintenance across state facilities, universities, parks, and cultural resources, distributing funds by percentage (e.g., 37.66% to state buildings, 36.4% to the University of Wyoming). The bill requires all funds to be spent only on designated projects, with unspent amounts reverting to original accounts, and clarifies that appropriations are not guaranteed entitlements. This directly affects state agencies like the construction department, parks division, and community colleges by funding their physical infrastructure needs.

Wyoming's SF 85 (RAVEN Act) creates a dedicated funding account for the state's Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) task force, directly supporting law enforcement efforts to investigate and combat online child exploitation. The bill appropriates $1.6 million from the general fund (2026-2028) to sustain the ICAC program, with funds continuously available for investigations, victim assistance, and public education on internet safety. All money in the account must be used solely by the Division of Criminal Investigation to address internet crimes against children, with no funds allowed to lapse or transfer to other purposes. The account will accept additional grants or donations, ensuring stable, long-term resources for this critical law enforcement work.

HB 36 creates a specialized wildland fire suppression module within Wyoming's State Forestry Division (part of the Office of State Lands and Investments). It authorizes 12 new positions - two full-time roles (regional fire manager and suppression module leader), plus temporary staff - and appropriates $2.572 million from the general fund specifically for this module. The funds cover hiring, training, equipment, and support for a dedicated wildfire response team focused on fire suppression and hazardous fuels reduction projects. The funding is restricted to these purposes through June 2028, with unspent funds reverting to the state on that date. This bill directly affects the State Forestry Division's operational capacity for wildfire management.

HB 112 terminates the Riverton State Office Task Force on April 1, 2026, and appropriates $50,000 from the general fund to cover legislative members' salaries, mileage, and per diem until that date. Any unspent funds must be deposited into the legislative stabilization reserve by June 30, 2026. This procedural bill directly affects the task force members and the legislative service office managing the funds, with no substantive policy changes beyond the timeline and funding specifics.