WyomingSF 712026 Budget SessionSenateWALLET

AN ACT relating to the administration of the government; reconstituting the office of homeland security as the Wyoming department of homeland security; specifying duties and budget requirements for the department; specifying the transfer of assets, obligations and duties of the office of homeland security to the department of homeland security; making conforming amendments; requiring reports; specifying applicability; and providing for effective dates.

Sponsored By: Jared Olsen (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Grants to find vulnerable missing people

Starting July 1, 2026, the department runs a Lifesaver Program. Counties can get grants and transmitters to help find people who wander, such as those with autism or dementia. The department sets application rules, keeps a separate account, and awards grants based on county need and available funds.

Homeland Security joins court security panel

Effective July 1, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security director, or a designee, serves on the Wyoming Court Security Commission. This formal role improves coordination on court security. It does not change fees or taxes for households.

New Homeland Security department formed

Beginning July 1, 2026, Wyoming creates the Department of Homeland Security and replaces the former office. All staff, property, funds, and obligations move to the new department. Existing contracts continue; the department must honor them or the Governor’s Office will if the department cannot by law. The Governor appoints the director, who prepares the agency budget. The department is exempt from the usual transition plan, and it assumes all prior homeland security duties.

More support for county search and rescue

Starting July 1, 2026, fees from search and rescue license plates go into a dedicated account at the department. The money is always available and used only for search and rescue. The department reimburses counties for direct search and rescue costs, but not salaries or benefits. The Search and Rescue Council, with the department director as a voting member and secretary, reviews and acts on claims.

Ammonium nitrate holders must register

Beginning July 1, 2026, anyone who possesses ammonium nitrate or regulated related materials must register with the department. The annual registration fee is up to $50 per registrant. The department may set security steps and review related records. Makers or buyers using ammonium nitrate only for explosives under a federal license are exempt.

Background checks for emergency team members

Starting July 1, 2026, the department can get state and national criminal history records for homeland security workers. It may require fingerprinting to join regional emergency response teams. This improves vetting but adds time and possible fees for applicants.

More access to vehicle registration data

Beginning July 1, 2027, the transportation department maintains expanded vehicle registration and title records. It compiles and may publish a list of all registered vehicles. The list must be given free to Wyoming peace officers and the Department of Homeland Security. Records are open to public inspection during office hours.

Stronger hazardous response and cost recovery

Starting July 1, 2026, every city and county must name a local emergency response authority and file the signed designation with the department within seven days. Responders can recover reasonable costs from hazardous incidents, including equipment-use fees set by department rules. A State Emergency Response Commission advises the department and may pay per diem and mileage to non‑state members. The law also updates definitions so the director is the department head, and the governor must consult that director when naming critical infrastructure zones.

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Jared Olsen

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Lee Filer

    Republican • House

  • Daniel Singh

    Republican • House

  • Art Washut

    Republican • House

  • Barry Crago

    Republican • Senate

  • John Kolb

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 99 • No: 32

House vote 2/27/2026

H 3rd Reading:Passed 37-22-3-0-0

Yes: 37 • No: 22

House vote 2/25/2026

H01 - Judiciary:Recommend Do Pass 7-0-2-0-0

Yes: 7 • No: 0

Senate vote 2/20/2026

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

Yes: 29 • No: 2

Senate vote 2/16/2026

S01 - Judiciary:Recommend Do Pass 4-0-1-0-0

Yes: 4 • No: 0

Senate vote 2/10/2026

S Introduced and Referred to S01 - Judiciary 22-8-1-0-0

Yes: 22 • No: 8

Actions Timeline

  1. Governor Signed SEA No. 0023

    3/3/2026Governor
  2. Assigned Chapter Number 26

    3/3/2026
  3. S President Signed SEA No. 0023

    3/2/2026Senate
  4. H Speaker Signed SEA No. 0023

    3/2/2026House
  5. H 3rd Reading:Passed 37-22-3-0-0

    2/27/2026House
  6. Assigned Number SEA No. 0023

    2/27/2026
  7. H 2nd Reading:Passed

    2/26/2026House
  8. H01 - Judiciary:Recommend Do Pass 7-0-2-0-0

    2/25/2026House
  9. H Placed on General File

    2/25/2026House
  10. H COW:Passed

    2/25/2026House
  11. H Introduced and Referred to H01 - Judiciary

    2/23/2026House
  12. S 3rd Reading:Passed 29-2-0-0-0

    2/20/2026Senate
  13. H Received for Introduction

    2/20/2026House
  14. S 2nd Reading:Passed

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

    2/18/2026Senate
  16. S01 - Judiciary:Recommend Do Pass 4-0-1-0-0

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

    2/16/2026Senate
  18. S Introduced and Referred to S01 - Judiciary 22-8-1-0-0

    2/10/2026Senate
  19. S Received for Introduction

    2/5/2026Senate
  20. Bill Number Assigned

    2/3/2026

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