All Roll Calls
Yes: 132 • No: 4
WyomingSF 1022026 Budget SessionSenate
AN ACT relating to the Wyoming energy authority; requiring the completion of a transmission study; specifying requirements of the study; requiring reports; and providing for an effective date.
Sponsored By: Brian Boner (Republican)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Wyoming requires long-term power grid study
The Wyoming Energy Authority must complete a two-phase study of the state's power transmission system. Phase One models transmission needs under low-growth, moderate-growth, and high-demand scenarios for 2026–2046. It identifies power delivery limits, grid congestion, and gaps in transmission capacity. It also considers advanced transmission technology and electricity storage to meet those needs. Phase Two describes Wyoming public utilities' participation, if any, in regional transmission organizations, independent system operators, and real-time and extended day-ahead electricity markets. Phase One results are due to the Joint Corporations, Elections and Political Subdivisions Interim Committee by November 1, 2027. Phase Two results are due to that committee and the Joint Minerals, Business and Economic Development Interim Committee by September 1, 2028. The authority must create an advisory group with representatives of rural electric cooperatives, investor-owned utilities, and municipal utilities serving Wyoming. The group also includes the Wyoming Public Service Commission and the Office of Consumer Advocate. Throughout both phases, the authority must consult the group on methods, scenario assumptions, preliminary findings, and recommendations. The law took effect immediately upon becoming law. It provides no funding and does not directly change household bills or require new power lines.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Brian Boner
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Jeremy Haroldson
Republican • House
Daniel Singh
Republican • House
Joe Webb
Republican • House
Mike Yin
Democratic • House
Dan Dockstader
Republican • Senate
Cheri Steinmetz
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 3/4/2026
H 3rd Reading:Passed 58-2-2-0-0
Yes: 58 • No: 2
House vote • 2/27/2026
H09 - Minerals:Recommend Do Pass 9-0-0-0-0
Yes: 9 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/24/2026
S 3rd Reading:Passed 31-0-0-0-0
Yes: 31 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/18/2026
S07 - Corporations:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0
Yes: 5 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/12/2026
S Introduced and Referred to S07 - Corporations 29-2-0-0-0
Yes: 29 • No: 2
Actions Timeline
Assigned Chapter Number 58
3/6/2026Governor Signed SEA No. 0050
3/6/2026GovernorH Speaker Signed SEA No. 0050
3/5/2026HouseS President Signed SEA No. 0050
3/5/2026SenateAssigned Number SEA No. 0050
3/4/2026H 3rd Reading:Passed 58-2-2-0-0
3/4/2026HouseH 2nd Reading:Passed
3/3/2026HouseH COW:Passed
3/2/2026HouseH Placed on General File
2/27/2026HouseH09 - Minerals:Recommend Do Pass 9-0-0-0-0
2/27/2026HouseH Introduced and Referred to H09 - Minerals
2/25/2026HouseH Received for Introduction
2/25/2026HouseS 3rd Reading:Passed 31-0-0-0-0
2/24/2026SenateS 2nd Reading:Passed
2/23/2026SenateS COW:Passed
2/20/2026SenateS Placed on General File
2/18/2026SenateS07 - Corporations:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0
2/18/2026SenateS Introduced and Referred to S07 - Corporations 29-2-0-0-0
2/12/2026SenateS Received for Introduction
2/11/2026SenateBill Number Assigned
2/10/2026
Bill Text
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