State
Wyoming State Legislation
2026–2026 Session
Public lands: locals get a say on transfers
Wyoming Senate joint resolution urges Congress and federal agencies to respect local input on federal public lands. It also supports funding to review land transactions under existing laws.
Governor Signed SEJR No. 0004
Energy fund reshapes severance tax dollars
Bill would create the energy fund from severance tax receipts up to $105 million in fiscal year 2027, for grants and loans to energy projects (excluding wind and solar).
Governor Signed SEA No. 0069
Rodeo museum funding moves forward
Wyoming would earmark $15 million for a rodeo museum project overseen by the Office of Tourism, with dollar-for-dollar matching and a June 30, 2030 completion deadline.
COW:Failed 17-34-6-5-0
Trade commission to expand cross-border commerce
Senate-passed bill would create a nine-member Wyoming-Ireland trade commission with quarterly meetings and support from the Wyoming Business Council.
COW:Failed 15-37-6-4-0
Council pauses program growth, starts task force
Bill would pause expanding Wyoming Business Council programs from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, and create a temporary task force to review programs by Oct. 1, 2026.
3rd Reading:Laid Back
Runoff utility plan would force city utilities changes
A bill would require water systems to join a drainage utility or obtain voter approval for charges, with charges ending by April 1, 2026; it would provide $5,000 transition grant.
Did not Consider for Introduction
Boards would elect directors on $20M budget
A bill would have required elections for directors of qualifying boards with a five-year $20 million budget average, starting in 2028.
Did not Consider for Introduction
Park land sale to parks department
A bill would transfer about 3,381 acres in Natrona County to the Department of State Parks for park development, with sale at fair market value and a $6.5 million appropriation.
Did not Consider for Introduction
School boards would broadcast meetings online
School districts would be required to broadcast meetings live online when taking official action, starting July 1, 2026, with recordings public.
Did not Consider for Introduction
DUI test refusal penalties proposed
The bill would make refusing a chemical test after a search warrant a misdemeanor for DUI drivers, with up to six months in jail, a $750 fine, and license suspensions.
Did not Consider for Introduction