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WyomingSF 1522025 General SessionSenateWALLET
AN ACT
Sponsored By: Eric Barlow (Republican)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Budget safeguards for wildfire funding
The state may deposit up to $20 million back into the stabilization reserve to repay prior borrowing by June 30, 2025. It reverts $152.23 million to the budget reserve by April 1, 2025. Any remaining money does not revert before June 30, 2027. Amounts in this act drop dollar‑for‑dollar if the 2025 budget bills fund the same items. The act is effective now, but certain sections do not take effect if those budget bills become law. Those are the new loan program, the energy‑fund reversion, OSLI staffing, the Wildlife Trust funding, and one 2024 repeal. The law also repeals two 2024 session sections tied to wildfire funding.
Low-cost loans for wildfire recovery
The state offers 2% loans for wildfire and some disaster recovery. Use them to restore grass and hay, replace fences, fix irrigation and structures, and prevent invasive weeds. Terms are up to 20 years with collateral. Subordinate liens are allowed. You must first seek insurance or other aid, or show you do not qualify. The trust board recommends; the State Loan and Investment Board approves. Total loans are capped at $100 million. No new loans after June 30, 2027. Interest you pay goes to the state; principal repays the reserve. OSLI keeps records and reports by October 15 each year.
Grants to restore grass and habitat
The law puts $49.48 million into the Wildlife and Natural Resource Trust for wildfire recovery. The trust gives grants to conservation districts, weed and pest districts, and the Game and Fish Commission. Money pays to replant grass and hay, control invasive plants, and restore habitats on lands hit by fires. Funds are continuously appropriated and restricted to these uses.
Stronger wildfire response and funding
The law expands the State Forester’s authority to set rules, hire staff, and pre‑position crews. It also sets standards for private fire contractors and supports local fire training. The state restores $22.26 million to suppression accounts for 2024 fires. It adds $2.75 million and 1 full‑time and 4 part‑time fire response positions. These funds are restricted to wildfire use and do not lapse at year end. From July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026, the Governor may borrow up to $30 million if forestry funds run out and must report right away.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Eric Barlow
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Abby Angelos
Republican • House
Andrew Byron
Republican • House
Marilyn Connolly
Republican • House
Jeremy Haroldson
Republican • House
JD Williams
Republican • House
John Winter
Republican • House
Brian Boner
Republican • Senate
Ed Cooper
Republican • Senate
Barry Crago
Republican • Senate
Dan Dockstader
Republican • Senate
Ogden Driskill
Republican • Senate
Bill Landen
Republican • Senate
Wendy Schuler
Republican • Senate
Scott Smith
Republican • House
Cheri Steinmetz
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 2/28/2025
S Concur:Passed 26-5-0-0-0
Yes: 26 • No: 5
House vote • 2/26/2025
Amendment adopted 32-27-3-0-0
Yes: 32 • No: 27
House vote • 2/26/2025
Amendment adopted 31-29-2-0-0
Yes: 31 • No: 29
House vote • 2/26/2025
Amendment adopted 34-26-2-0-0
Yes: 34 • No: 26
House vote • 2/26/2025
H 3rd Reading:Passed 46-14-2-0-0
Yes: 46 • No: 14
House vote • 2/20/2025
H02 - Appropriations:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 7-0-0-0-0
Yes: 7 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/6/2025
S 3rd Reading:Passed 24-6-1-0-0
Yes: 24 • No: 6
Senate vote • 1/30/2025
S02 - Appropriations:Recommend Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0
Yes: 5 • No: 0
Senate vote • 1/28/2025
S06 - Travel:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0
Yes: 5 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Governor Signed SEA No. 0062
3/11/2025GovernorAssigned Chapter Number 129
3/11/2025H Speaker Signed SEA No. 0062
3/3/2025HouseS Concur:Passed 26-5-0-0-0
2/28/2025SenateAssigned Number SEA No. 0062
2/28/2025S President Signed SEA No. 0062
2/28/2025SenateS Received for Concurrence
2/27/2025SenateH 3rd Reading:Passed 46-14-2-0-0
2/26/2025HouseH 2nd Reading:Passed
2/25/2025HouseH COW:Passed
2/24/2025HouseH02 - Appropriations:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 7-0-0-0-0
2/20/2025HouseH Placed on General File
2/20/2025HouseH Introduced and Referred to H02 - Appropriations
2/10/2025HouseS 3rd Reading:Passed 24-6-1-0-0
2/6/2025SenateH Received for Introduction
2/6/2025HouseS 3rd Reading:Laid Back
2/5/2025SenateS 2nd Reading:Passed
2/4/2025SenateS COW:Passed
2/3/2025SenateS02 - Appropriations:Recommend Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0
1/30/2025SenateS Placed on General File
1/30/2025SenateS06 - Travel:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0
1/28/2025Senate:Rerefer to S02 - Appropriations
1/28/2025SenateS Introduced and Referred to S06 - Travel
1/23/2025SenateBill Number Assigned
1/22/2025S Received for Introduction
1/22/2025Senate
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