WyomingSF 472026 Budget SessionSenateWALLET

AN ACT relating to increasing the Hathaway scholarship program awards; making conforming amendments; and providing for an effective date.

Sponsored By: null Education

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

More need-based Hathaway aid

Beginning July 1, 2026, need-based Hathaway help increases. To qualify, you must receive a Hathaway scholarship (merit or provisional), qualify for federal financial aid, and have more than $2,000 in unmet need each year. If you are eligible under this section but do not qualify under the law’s main need‑based formula, your award equals 25% of your unmet need above $2,000, up to $2,120 a year. Schools pay half each semester, with at least $150 per semester.

Higher Hathaway awards for students

Beginning July 1, 2026, Hathaway merit awards are higher. Opportunity: $1,180 per semester with a 2.50 GPA and a 2015–2016 national exam percentile of 43 or higher. Performance: $1,770 with a 3.0 GPA and a 56+ percentile. Honor: $2,360 with a 3.5 GPA and a 79+ percentile. Provisional at Wyoming community colleges: $1,180 with a 2.50 GPA and either a 30+ percentile or a qualifying career‑technical test score. All amounts require at least 12 semester hours at an eligible institution.

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • null Education

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Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 127 • No: 5

House vote 2/25/2026

H 3rd Reading:Passed 59-0-2-1-0

Yes: 59 • No: 0

House vote 2/21/2026

H04 - Education:Recommend Do Pass 7-0-2-0-0

Yes: 7 • No: 0

Senate vote 2/18/2026

S 3rd Reading:Passed 26-4-1-0-0

Yes: 26 • No: 4

Senate vote 2/13/2026

S04 - Education:Recommend Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0

Yes: 5 • No: 0

House vote 2/9/2026

S Introduced and Referred to S04 - Education 30-1-0-0-0

Yes: 30 • No: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Governor Signed SEA No. 0004

    2/27/2026Governor
  2. Assigned Chapter Number 7

    2/27/2026
  3. H Speaker Signed SEA No. 0004

    2/26/2026House
  4. H 3rd Reading:Passed 59-0-2-1-0

    2/25/2026House
  5. Assigned Number SEA No. 0004

    2/25/2026
  6. S President Signed SEA No. 0004

    2/25/2026Senate
  7. H 2nd Reading:Passed

    2/24/2026House
  8. H COW:Passed

    2/23/2026House
  9. H04 - Education:Recommend Do Pass 7-0-2-0-0

    2/21/2026House
  10. H Placed on General File

    2/21/2026House
  11. H Introduced and Referred to H04 - Education

    2/19/2026House
  12. S 3rd Reading:Passed 26-4-1-0-0

    2/18/2026Senate
  13. H Received for Introduction

    2/18/2026House
  14. S 2nd Reading:Passed

    2/17/2026Senate
  15. S COW:Passed

    2/16/2026Senate
  16. S04 - Education:Recommend Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0

    2/13/2026Senate
  17. S Placed on General File

    2/13/2026Senate
  18. S Introduced and Referred to S04 - Education 30-1-0-0-0

    2/9/2026Senate
  19. Bill Number Assigned

    1/14/2026
  20. S Received for Introduction

    1/14/2026Senate

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