WyomingSF 1232026 Budget SessionSenateWALLET

AN ACT relating to the administration of the government; creating the Wyoming energy dominance fund; specifying authorized uses and requirements of the fund; authorizing grants and loans from funds within the Wyoming energy dominance fund as specified; requiring reports; providing findings; modifying distribution of severance tax revenues; providing for the deposit of funds into the Wyoming energy dominance fund; making conforming amendments; and providing for an effective date.

Sponsored By: Bo Biteman (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

4 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 3 mixed.

Where severance taxes go 2023–2028

For FY2023–FY2026, two‑thirds of certain severance taxes are split evenly: half to the Permanent Wyoming Mineral Trust Fund and half to the Common School Account. In FY2027, up to $105 million of that two‑thirds portion goes to the Wyoming energy dominance fund. Any amount above $105 million is split 50/50 to the trust fund and the school account. Starting in FY2028, that portion is split two‑thirds to the trust fund and one‑third to the school account. These rules take effect July 1, 2026.

Grants and loans for Wyoming energy projects

Beginning July 1, 2026, the law creates the Wyoming energy dominance fund run by the Energy Authority. It offers grants for Wyoming energy needs, but not wind or solar. Grants require $1 in nonstate cash for each $1 from the fund, and the cash must be secured before award; in‑kind or past spending does not count. It also offers loans with interest at the federal funds rate minus 1 point (not below 0%), at least a 1% origination or guarantee fee, terms up to 10 years, proven full project funding, and adequate collateral; repayments go to the Permanent Wyoming Mineral Trust Fund reserve account. The fund section ends December 31, 2028, and any unspent money then returns to that reserve.

Limits on Energy Authority spending

Beginning July 1, 2026, the Energy Authority may use general appropriations only for administration, planning, and research. Program spending must come from the Wyoming energy dominance fund.

How to apply and report for energy funds

Beginning July 1, 2026, the Energy Authority accepts applications at least every four months. You first submit a concept paper, then a full application. There is a public comment period, a legal review by the Attorney General, and the Governor makes the decision. If you receive money, you must report quarterly and submit a final report with a financial audit at your expense. Before spending fund money, the Authority must give 30 days’ notice to key legislative committees, and the management council reviews and votes on recommendations. The fund section ends December 31, 2028.

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Bo Biteman

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Chip Neiman

    Republican • House

  • Cody Wylie

    Republican • House

  • Eric Barlow

    Republican • Senate

  • Ed Cooper

    Republican • Senate

  • Ogden Driskill

    Republican • Senate

  • Tim French

    Republican • Senate

  • Mike Gierau

    Democratic • Senate

  • Larry Hicks

    Republican • Senate

  • Stacy Jones

    Republican • Senate

  • Dan Laursen

    Republican • Senate

  • Troy McKeown

    Republican • Senate

  • Tara Nethercott

    Republican • Senate

  • Tim Salazar

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 190 • No: 161

Senate vote 3/6/2026

S Concur:Passed 27-2-2-0-0

Yes: 27 • No: 2

House vote 3/5/2026

Amendment failed 1-59-2-0-0

Yes: 1 • No: 59

House vote 3/5/2026

H 3rd Reading:Passed 44-16-2-0-0

Yes: 44 • No: 16

House vote 3/5/2026

Amendment failed 20-40-2-0-0

Yes: 20 • No: 40

House vote 3/4/2026

Amendment failed 19-40-3-0-0

Yes: 19 • No: 40

House vote 3/2/2026

H02 - Appropriations:Recommend Do Pass 5-2-0-0-0

Yes: 5 • No: 2

House vote 2/27/2026

H09 - Minerals:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 9-0-0-0-0

Yes: 9 • No: 0

Senate vote 2/23/2026

S 3rd Reading:Passed 29-2-0-0-0

Yes: 29 • No: 2

Senate vote 2/16/2026

S02 - Appropriations:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0

Yes: 5 • No: 0

Senate vote 2/12/2026

S Introduced and Referred to S02 - Appropriations 31-0-0-0-0

Yes: 31 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Governor Signed SEA No. 0069

    3/7/2026Governor
  2. Assigned Chapter Number 107

    3/7/2026
  3. S Received for Concurrence

    3/6/2026Senate
  4. S Concur:Passed 27-2-2-0-0

    3/6/2026Senate
  5. Assigned Number SEA No. 0069

    3/6/2026
  6. S President Signed SEA No. 0069

    3/6/2026Senate
  7. H Speaker Signed SEA No. 0069

    3/6/2026House
  8. H 3rd Reading:Passed 44-16-2-0-0

    3/5/2026House
  9. H 2nd Reading:Passed

    3/4/2026House
  10. H COW:Passed

    3/3/2026House
  11. H02 - Appropriations:Recommend Do Pass 5-2-0-0-0

    3/2/2026House
  12. H Placed on General File

    3/2/2026House
  13. H09 - Minerals:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 9-0-0-0-0

    2/27/2026House
  14. H09 - Minerals:Rerefer to H02 - Appropriations

    2/27/2026House
  15. H Received for Introduction

    2/24/2026House
  16. H Introduced and Referred to H09 - Minerals

    2/24/2026House
  17. S 3rd Reading:Passed 29-2-0-0-0

    2/23/2026Senate
  18. S 2nd Reading:Passed

    2/20/2026Senate
  19. S COW:Passed

    2/19/2026Senate
  20. S02 - Appropriations:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0

    2/16/2026Senate
  21. S Placed on General File

    2/16/2026Senate
  22. S Introduced and Referred to S02 - Appropriations 31-0-0-0-0

    2/12/2026Senate
  23. Bill Number Assigned

    2/11/2026
  24. S Received for Introduction

    2/11/2026Senate

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