WyomingHB 1112026 Budget SessionHouseWALLET

AN ACT relating to state funded capital construction; providing definitions; providing appropriations for purposes related to state funded capital construction and major maintenance; making appropriations subject to terms and conditions as specified; amending prior appropriations; and providing for an effective date.

Sponsored By: null Appropriations

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

8 provisions identified: 5 benefits, 0 costs, 3 mixed.

Large funding for state building projects

The law provides $220.9 million for state capital construction projects run by the State Construction Department. It includes $134.0 million from the general fund, $47.0 million in federal funds, and $39.9 million from other funds. Money can be used only for the listed projects, stays available until each project is finished, and any unused balance returns to its original account.

Major maintenance money for public facilities

For the two-year period starting July 1, 2026, the law sets aside $233.35 million for major maintenance of public facilities. It sends 37.6% to state buildings, 7.99% to State Parks and Cultural Resources, 36.34% to the University of Wyoming (not student housing, the union, or auxiliary services), and 18.07% to community college buildings. Distributions follow state law requirements.

State parks and shooting complex funding

The law funds outdoor recreation and related sites and advances the state shooting complex. State Parks receives $7.33 million from special revenue: $6.6 million for outdoor recreation, $250,000 for the Territorial Prison, $430,000 for water facilities, and $50,000 for the Quebec 01 Facility. It also authorizes up to $2.5 million from each of two existing shooting complex balances, to be spent as the Joint Powers Board directs through State Parks under a September 3, 2025 MOU. This authority cannot be used for other purposes, is reduced dollar-for-dollar by any 2026 appropriation to the shooting complex account, and stays in effect unless changed by the Legislature.

Up to $10 million for prison land

The law authorizes up to $10 million to buy land for a future state penitentiary. Before buying, the State Construction Department must consult with State Lands and Corrections, evaluate site factors like location, price, and soil, and obtain State Building Commission approval.

Planning studies for dorms and colleges

The law provides $1.2 million for early planning of specific projects. It funds Level I/II and master plan studies for state fair dormitories, forestry facilities near Newcastle, and two Casper College facilities. After those are covered, any leftover may fund other studies approved by the State Building Commission.

Repeals a 2023 capital funding clause

The law repeals 2023 Session Laws, Chapter 187, Section 10(b). That subsection no longer has any effect.

Veterans' home remodel oversight and funding

The law supports the Wyoming Veterans' Home remodel. The State Construction Department may hire a qualified owner's representative using the related general fund appropriation. If federal money is received for state-run veterans' homes, the state must deposit an amount equal to general funds already spent into the stabilization reserve. Any extra federal money then reduces the state appropriation dollar-for-dollar.

College building funds need local match

The law lets colleges use state construction money only with local and private support. Each $1 of general fund for college projects must be matched by at least $1 from nonstate sources. For Gillette College’s Enzi Applied Learning Center, the funds also require a four-mill levy under W.S. 21-18-205(a)(ii).

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • null Appropriations

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Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 303 • No: 96

Senate vote 3/5/2026

S Adopted HB0111JC001: 28-3-0-0-0

Yes: 28 • No: 3

House vote 3/4/2026

H Adopted HB0111JC001: 58-2-2-0-0

Yes: 58 • No: 2

Senate vote 2/27/2026

S 3rd Reading:Passed 26-5-0-0-0

Yes: 26 • No: 5

House vote 2/27/2026

H Concur:Failed 7-49-6-0-0

Yes: 7 • No: 49

Senate vote 2/26/2026

Amendment adopted 21-9-1-0-0

Yes: 21 • No: 9

Senate vote 2/24/2026

S02 - Appropriations:Recommend Do Pass 4-0-1-0-0

Yes: 4 • No: 0

House vote 2/20/2026

H 3rd Reading:Passed 58-2-2-0-0

Yes: 58 • No: 2

House vote 2/19/2026

Amendment adopted 33-26-3-0-0

Yes: 33 • No: 26

House vote 2/12/2026

H02 - Appropriations:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 7-0-0-0-0

Yes: 7 • No: 0

House vote 2/10/2026

H Introduced and Referred to H02 - Appropriations 61-0-1-0-0

Yes: 61 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Governor Signed HEA No. 0024

    3/7/2026Governor
  2. Assigned Chapter Number 85

    3/7/2026
  3. S President Signed HEA No. 0024

    3/6/2026Senate
  4. Assigned Number HEA No. 0024

    3/5/2026
  5. H Speaker Signed HEA No. 0024

    3/5/2026House
  6. S Appointed JCC01 Members

    3/3/2026Senate
  7. S 3rd Reading:Passed 26-5-0-0-0

    2/27/2026Senate
  8. H Received for Concurrence

    2/27/2026House
  9. H Concur:Failed 7-49-6-0-0

    2/27/2026House
  10. H Appointed JCC01 Members

    2/27/2026House
  11. S 2nd Reading:Passed

    2/26/2026Senate
  12. S COW:Passed

    2/25/2026Senate
  13. S02 - Appropriations:Recommend Do Pass 4-0-1-0-0

    2/24/2026Senate
  14. S Placed on General File

    2/24/2026Senate
  15. S Introduced and Referred to S02 - Appropriations

    2/23/2026Senate
  16. H 3rd Reading:Passed 58-2-2-0-0

    2/20/2026House
  17. S Received for Introduction

    2/20/2026Senate
  18. H 2nd Reading:Passed

    2/19/2026House
  19. H 2nd Reading:Laid Back

    2/18/2026House
  20. H 2nd Reading:Laid Back

    2/17/2026House
  21. H COW:Passed

    2/16/2026House
  22. H02 - Appropriations:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 7-0-0-0-0

    2/12/2026House
  23. H Placed on General File

    2/12/2026House
  24. H Introduced and Referred to H02 - Appropriations 61-0-1-0-0

    2/10/2026House
  25. H Received for Introduction

    2/9/2026House

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