All Roll Calls
Yes: 146 • No: 47
WyomingSF 22026 Budget SessionSenateWALLET
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
4 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Incoming Wyoming legislators get training pay
After the State Canvassing Board certifies the 2026 election, eligible incoming legislators can receive pay before being sworn in. This covers legislators elected in 2026 and legislators appointed to fill vacancies after that election. With Management Council authorization, they receive mileage and daily expense payments at seated legislators’ rates, plus the daily legislative salary. Payments cover required training days and meetings of interim committees to which they will be assigned. The law sets aside $34,000 from the General Fund for these payments.
Wyoming legislators get approved travel reimbursements
Through June 30, 2028, legislators can receive documented out-of-state travel and daily expense payments under Management Council policies. The Council can approve additional meetings and events that further Wyoming’s interests, including meetings with other states’ lawmakers. Approved economic-development trips, including international trips, qualify for actual travel, lodging, meal, and necessary incidental costs, subject to available funds. These trips must support economic diversification, business recruitment, or market access; selection favors members planning reelection or continued service in 2027–2028. A separate $20,000 covers registration, mileage, and daily expenses for the State Treasurer’s Investment Conference during the 2026 or 2027 interim.
Wyoming lawmakers can reuse leftover funds
The Legislative Service Office can use specified leftover funds from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2028, instead of returning them. Eligible K–12 consulting and support balances come from 2024 Session Laws, Chapter 59, and 2025 Session Laws, Chapter 140. The Management Council must approve professional consulting, and the office can contract for these services. Money left on June 30, 2026, from earlier legislative laptop sales can buy replacement laptops and support systems. Unspent, uncommitted funds from 2024 Session Laws, Chapter 59, can cover extraordinary expenses or supplement funded categories, as the Council directs.
Wyoming funds legislative staff and operations
The law provides about $26.12 million from Wyoming’s General Fund for legislative operations through June 30, 2028. This covers staff and legislator pay, benefits, travel, dues, technology, office support, and legislative publications. The Management Council can move this money among funded expense categories as legislative work requires. A separate $492,100 pays for economic modeling software and upkeep during the 2027–2028 biennium, supporting budget estimates and rule reviews. Another $25,000, effective immediately and available through June 30, 2028, pays legislative Capitol exhibits subcommittee members’ salary, mileage, and daily expenses.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
null Mgt Council
Affiliation unavailable
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
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
Assigned Chapter Number 23
3/3/2026Governor Signed SEA No. 0001
3/3/2026GovernorH Speaker Signed SEA No. 0001
2/27/2026HouseS President Signed SEA No. 0001
2/19/2026SenateAssigned Number SEA No. 0001
2/19/2026H 3rd Reading:Passed 55-2-5-0-0
2/19/2026HouseH 2nd Reading:Passed
2/17/2026HouseH COW:Passed
2/16/2026HouseH Placed on General File
2/16/2026HouseH02 - Appropriations:Recommend Do Pass 7-0-0-0-0
2/16/2026HouseH Introduced and Referred to H02 - Appropriations
2/13/2026HouseH Received for Introduction
2/13/2026HouseS 3rd Reading:Passed 31-0-0-0-0
2/12/2026SenateS 2nd Reading:Passed
2/11/2026SenateS COW:Passed
2/10/2026SenateS Placed on General File
2/10/2026SenateS02 - Appropriations:Recommend Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0
2/10/2026SenateS Introduced and Referred to S02 - Appropriations 31-0-0-0-0
2/9/2026SenateS Received for Introduction
1/14/2026SenateBill Number Assigned
1/12/2026
Bill Text
Enrolled
Introduced
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