WyomingSF 22026 Budget SessionSenate

AN ACT relating to appropriations for the legislature; providing appropriations for the operation of the legislative branch of state government; providing for terms and conditions and other requirements relating to appropriations for the remainder of the current biennium ending June 30, 2026 and the period of the budget as specified; providing for carryover of certain funds beyond the biennium as specified; and providing for effective dates.

Sponsored By: null Mgt Council

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Research tools and K–12 consulting funds

Starting July 1, 2026, $492,100 pays for regional economic modeling software and maintenance through June 30, 2028. Unused money from certain 2024 and 2025 education appropriations does not revert on June 30, 2026. That money is reappropriated for July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2028 to hire consultants for K–12 responsibilities, issues, and studies, with Management Council approval.

Travel, training and conference pay for legislators

After the 2026 election is certified, legislator elects and new appointees can get mileage, per diem, and a day’s salary for each day of training or assigned interim meetings, with $34,000 provided and Management Council approval. Starting July 1, 2026, legislators can be reimbursed for approved out-of-state travel and per diem under Council policies. Legislators may also be reimbursed for approved out-of-state or international trips to promote Wyoming’s economy, covering actual travel, lodging, meals, and incidentals; the Council may favor members who plan to serve in 2027–2028. Starting July 1, 2026, $20,000 covers registration, mileage, and per diem to attend the State Treasurer’s Investment Conference in the 2026 or 2027 interim. Effective immediately, $25,000 pays salary, mileage, and per diem for members of the Capitol interpretive exhibits and wayfinding subcommittee.

Two-year operating budget for Legislature

The law provides $26,118,778 from the general fund to run the Wyoming Legislature from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2028. This pays salaries, benefits, travel, dues, tech and office support, and publications. The Management Council can move money between line items as needs change. Any unspent 2024 extraordinary expense funds do not revert on June 30, 2026 and remain available through June 30, 2028 at the Council’s direction. Any balance from prior legislative laptop sales on June 30, 2026 carries over to buy replacement laptops and support through June 30, 2028.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • null Mgt Council

    Affiliation unavailable

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 146 • No: 47

House vote 2/19/2026

H 3rd Reading:Passed 55-2-5-0-0

Yes: 55 • No: 2

House vote 2/16/2026

H02 - Appropriations:Recommend Do Pass 7-0-0-0-0

Yes: 7 • No: 0

Senate vote 2/12/2026

S 3rd Reading:Passed 31-0-0-0-0

Yes: 31 • No: 0

Senate vote 2/11/2026

Amendment failed 14-17-0-0-0

Yes: 14 • No: 17

Senate vote 2/11/2026

Amendment failed 3-28-0-0-0

Yes: 3 • No: 28

Senate vote 2/10/2026

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

Yes: 5 • No: 0

House vote 2/9/2026

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

Yes: 31 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Governor Signed SEA No. 0001

    3/3/2026Governor
  2. Assigned Chapter Number 23

    3/3/2026
  3. H Speaker Signed SEA No. 0001

    2/27/2026House
  4. H 3rd Reading:Passed 55-2-5-0-0

    2/19/2026House
  5. Assigned Number SEA No. 0001

    2/19/2026
  6. S President Signed SEA No. 0001

    2/19/2026Senate
  7. H 2nd Reading:Passed

    2/17/2026House
  8. H02 - Appropriations:Recommend Do Pass 7-0-0-0-0

    2/16/2026House
  9. H Placed on General File

    2/16/2026House
  10. H COW:Passed

    2/16/2026House
  11. H Received for Introduction

    2/13/2026House
  12. H Introduced and Referred to H02 - Appropriations

    2/13/2026House
  13. S 3rd Reading:Passed 31-0-0-0-0

    2/12/2026Senate
  14. S 2nd Reading:Passed

    2/11/2026Senate
  15. S02 - Appropriations:Recommend Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0

    2/10/2026Senate
  16. S Placed on General File

    2/10/2026Senate
  17. S COW:Passed

    2/10/2026Senate
  18. S Introduced and Referred to S02 - Appropriations 31-0-0-0-0

    2/9/2026Senate
  19. S Received for Introduction

    1/14/2026Senate
  20. Bill Number Assigned

    1/12/2026

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