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Bill NumberTitleSummaryLast ActionFiscal ImpactCouncil Area of EmphasisImpact to DD CommunitySponsors
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HB0006Unemployment Insurance Coverage Period and Reporting.A bill relating to labor and employment; reducing the maximum amount of unemployment benefits; renaming the unemployment insurance commission; specifying applicability; providing and amending definitions; providing an appropriation; and providing for effective dates.House received for Introduction on 1/9/2026This bill contains an appropriation of $18,000 from the GENERAL FUND to the Department of Workforce Services.  This appropriation is effective immediately.EmploymentReduces the maximum amount of unemployment benefits a person can receiveLabor
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HB0007SNAP benefits waiver request.A bill relating to welfare; requiring the director of the department of family services to request a waiver under the supplemental nutrition assistance program as specified; providing definitions; and providing for an effective date.House received for introduction on 1/9/2026The Department of Family Services will be asked to provide their estimate of the administrative fiscal impact prior to the first committee meeting held to consider the bill.Community Living, Quality Assurance Not later than July 1, 2026, the director of the department of family services shall request a waiver from the United States department of agriculture to exclude accessory foods from the definition of eligible foods under SNAP. These foods include snack food and drinks as well as conidements, salt and pepper.Labor
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HB0009 Grooming of children-offenses and amendments.This bill would establish the criminal offense of grooming of a minor for a sexual offense. The bill specifies penalties for this new offense depending on the age of the actor and the victim and would require the actor who commits this offense to register as a sex offender.House received for introduction on 1/9/2026The fiscal impact to the judicial system is indeterminable due to an unknown number of cases.Quality assurance, Community Living, HealthWould create definitions and detail penalties for child grooming and sexual abuse.Judiciary
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HB0010Sexually explicit materials in libraries-requirements.This bill would establish requirements for public libraries and school libraries to limit access to sexually explicit materials for minors by requiring public and school libraries to ensure that no sexually explicit materials are cataloged, located, or stored in the children's section of the library. The bill would require each library to establish a process by which residents can challenge the inclusion, placement, or presence of any sexually explicit material in the children's library. Failure to establish the challenge process by August 1, 2026 would result in a $500 civil penalty for each day that the library fails to develop and implement the challenge process. The bill would also provide a civil cause of action against any library violating the requirements of this act.House received for introduction on 1/9/2026The fiscal impact to the judicial system is indeterminable due to an unknown number of cases.Quality Assurance, Community Living, HealthWould prohibit sexually explicit materials from the children's sections in school and public libraries and also create a way that the public can challenge whether or not a book should be removed.Judiciary
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HB0023Participation in 6-12 activities.This bill would require Wyoming school districts to allow all students in grades 6 through 12 who are not enrolled in the district to participate in cocurricular and extracurricular activities. The changes would take effect starting in the 2026-2027 school year.House received for Introduction on 1/9/2026The fiscal impact is indeterminable.EducationChildren from home and private schools would be allowed to participate in public school activities.Education
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HB0024Review of charter school applications.The bill eliminates the 30-day deadline for charter school authorizers to notify applicants about the completeness of their applications and the 60-day deadline for conducting public hearings on those applications. It also extends the timeframe for authorizers to approve or deny applications from 90 days to 120 days. This legislation will apply to all charter school applications submitted on or after the act's effective date. The act would take effect immediately upon becoming law.House received for introduction 1/9/2026No Fiscal or Personnel Impact.EducationWould extend deadlines for processing charter school applications.Education
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HB0025Wyoming's tomorrow scholarship program amendments.This bill would remove the continuous enrollment requirement for maintaining scholarship eligibility for Wyoming's Tomorrow Scholarship Program, effective July 1, 2026.Houe received for introduction on 1/9/2026The fiscal impact is indeterminable.EducationWould make it possible to keep the scholarship even if a person does not go to school continuously until graduation.Education
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HB0048Pen and paper ballots.This bill requires Wyoming counties to use pen and paper ballots as the default method for marking ballots in all in-person elections. Electronic ballot marking devices may be used for voters with disabilities, provided these devices meet federal accessibility standards and are not used as the default method for marking ballots in any county. The county clerk may utilize voting machines or electronic voting systems at any bond election and may prescribe the form of the ballot, the duties of election officials, and other reasonable regulations pertaining thereto. The political subdivision holding the bond election shall pay the actual costs of the election or an equitably proportioned share of a concurrent election, as determined by the county clerk.House received for introduction on 1/22/2026No Fiscal or Personnel Impact.Quality Assurance-Voting AccessElectronic ballot marking devices shall comply with all federal accessibility requirements, including under the Help America Vote Act of 2002, P.L. 107‑252. "Disability" has the meaning stated in the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008Corporations
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HB0049Ballot drop boxes prohibition.This bill prohibits the use of drop boxes for collecting absentee ballots in elections. County clerks, election staff, public employees, and election officials are barred from establishing or using drop boxes for this purpose, and individuals are prohibited from delivering absentee ballots through drop boxes. If an absentee ballot is delivered through a drop box in violation of this rule, the county clerk may notify the voter that their ballot is spoiled. The bill defines a "drop box" as any receptacle designed to receive absentee ballots or other documents in a way that bypasses mail or hand delivery.House received for introduction on 1/22/2026No Fiscal or Personnel Impact.Quality Assurance-Voting AccessIf passed, drop boxes could no longer be used for absentee ballots.Corporations
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HB0050Ballot harvesting prohibitionThis draft bill outlines rules for delivering ballots to the county clerk. It prohibits anyone from delivering a ballot unless they are the voter, an immediate family member of the voter, or an authorized employee of a residential care facility where the voter resides. Residential care employees or caregivers may deliver absentee ballots for up to five voters per election, but they must file an affidavit with the county clerk affirming that they are authorized to deliver the absentee ballots. If a ballot is delivered in violation of these rules, it will not be counted, and the county clerk must attempt to notify the voter. The county clerk must also send all affidavits related to absentee ballot delivery to the secretary of state within 30 days after the election. The bill provides a felony offense for any person who delivers a ballot in violation of the law.House received for introduction 1/22/2026The fiscal impact to the judicial system is indeterminable due to an unknown number of cases. Quality Assurance-Voting AccessWould restrict who can deliver abstentee ballots including for those in residential care.Corporations
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HB0053Poll watchers-polling station oberservationThe bill draft outlines rules for poll watchers during elections. County chairman of each political party with a candidate on the ballot shall certify volunteer poll watchers before elections. Poll watchers must belong to the political party they represent, reside in the county, and follow specific guidelines, including observing voter turnout and election processes without interfering or engaging in electioneering. Poll watchers may observe setup and shutdown procedures at polling places and must be allowed to watch all activities without obstruction. Poll watchers shall be provided chairs but shall not be restricted to a chair. The chief judge can remove poll watchers for violations, and replacements can be designated by the county party chairman. Poll watchers may be required to wear identification badges provided by the county clerk. The secretary of state is authorized to establish rules to ensure poll watchers can fulfill their duties.House received for introduction on 1/22/2026No Fiscal or Personnel Impact.Quality Assurance-Voting AccessIf passed, poll watchers will be at polling stations to observe elections.Corporations
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HB0057 Increase of Hathaway scholarship awards.The bill proposes to increase the award amounts for Wyoming's Hathaway scholarship program. Specifically, the Hathaway opportunity and provisional opportunity scholarships would rise from $840 to $1,180 per semester, the performance scholarship from $1,260 to $1,770, and the honor scholarship from $1,680 to $2,360. Additionally, the bill raises the maximum annual award for unmet financial need in provisional opportunity scholarships and need-based scholarships from $1,575 to $2,120. These changes are set to take effect on July 1, 2026.House received for introduction on 1/28/2026
NON-ADMINISTRATIVE IMPACT
Anticipated Expenditure increase

HATHAWAY SCHOLARSHIP EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
$200,000 (FY2027)

$200,000 (FY2028)

$200,000 (FY2029)

EducationIncreases Hathaway Scholarship Award amounts.Education
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HB0065K-12 public school disciplineThis bill would require Wyoming school district boards of trustees to adopt rules or policies for student discipline in K-12 schools. It establishes guidelines for disciplinary measures, including removal of disruptive students, alternative classroom placement, in-school suspension, and potential suspension or expulsion. The bill mandates parental notification and involvement in disciplinary actions and requires annual reporting of major disciplinary actions to the Department of Education and the Joint Education Interim Committee. School districts must provide professional development for staff on implementing discipline policies and ensure teachers are protected from negative employment actions when following these policies. The bill also includes provisions for reporting suspected violent crimes on school property and ensuring school safety. School districts must adopt the required policies by August 1, 2026, and the act would take effect immediately upon becoming law.Bill number assigned on 1/28/2026The Department of Education indicates this bill may create an indeterminable expenditure increase for student activity transportation costs reimbursed under W.S. 21-13-320 for students in grades six (6) through twelve (12) not enrolled in the school district that participate in activities offered by the school district.EducationGuidelines for discipline would be established for school discipline as well as supporting/training the reporting school staff member. Also specifies when parents will be reported to.Education
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SF0010Contracts for holding and treating mentally ill detainees.This bill would authorize the Department of Health to designate county detention facilities as qualified to detain, examine, and provide care for accused persons awaiting an examination to determine their mental competency to continue with criminal proceedings. This bill would authorize the Department of Health to enter into contracts with counties for this purpose. This bill would amend the definition of "facility" to include county jails subject to such contracts for holding and examining these accused persons.Senate received for introduction on 1/5/2026No Fiscal or Personnel Impact.HealthJails would be able to house individuals awaiting a mental compentency evalution.Judiciary
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SF0014 Literacy position for K-3 reading program.The bill allocates a total of $540,000 from the public school foundation program account to the Department of Education for the 2027-2028 fiscal biennium. This includes $240,000 to hire one full-time employee to assist school districts with the K-3 reading assessment intervention program, limited to $120,000 per fiscal year. Additionally, $300,000 is designated for contractual services to support the literacy position, capped at $150,000 per fiscal year. The Department of Education must report on the expenditure of these funds to the Joint Education Interim Committee by October 1 of each year.Senate received for introduction 1/5/2026This bill contains an appropriation of $540,000 from the PUBLIC SCHOOL FOUNDATION PROGRAM ACCOUNT to the Department of Education. This bill contains an authorization of one (1) full-time position.EducationWould allocate money to support a K-3 a reading assessment intervention program.Education
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SF0029Elections-acceptable identification revisions
The bill outlines acceptable forms of voter identification for in-person voting at polling places. The bill specifies that the identification must include a photograph, be unexpired, and presented in its original form. The bill also repeals school identification cards and Medicaid and Medicare insurance cards as forms of acceptable identification.
Senate received for introduction 1/5/2026No Fiscal or Personnel Impact.Quality Assurance-Voting AccessIf passed school IDs, Medicare and Medicaid cards could no longer be used a forms of ID for voting.Corporations
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SF0032911 funding.This bill directs the Wyoming Department of Transportation to study the transition to a next-generation 911 system, focusing on governance, operations, costs, and efficiencies. The study must be completed and reported to the Joint Corporations, Elections, and Political Subdivisions Interim Committee by September 1, 2027. The department is also authorized to provide grants to local governing bodies to address funding shortfalls for operating current 911 systems, with applications for grants opening by July 1, 2026. Senate received for introduction 1/5/2026The bill appropriates $3.75 million from the legislative stabilization reserve account for these purposes, with $3 million allocated for grants and $750,000 for the study. Fiscal note to be debated.Quality Assurance, Community Services, HealthIf passed the 911 system will be studied. Funding will also be provided for shortfalls.Corporations
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SF0036 Hathaway lump sum merit scholarship.This bill would amend the Hathaway scholarship program in Wyoming, altering eligibility requirements and award conditions. It removes the requirements for satisfactory academic progress, continuous enrollment, and minimum credit hours for recipients. The calculation of scholarship amounts will be revised, and the timing of awards will be adjusted to allow recipients to choose when to use the total scholarship amount. The bill also repeals certain outdated provisions and ensures that students who received scholarships prior to the bill's effective date will continue under the previous rules. The act would take effect on July 1, 2026.Senate received for introduction on 1/14/2026Anticipated Expenditure: FY2027 $14,700,000 FY2028 $10,500,000 FY 2029 $6,000,000.EducationWould make it possible to choose when to receive the full scholarship amount.Education
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SF0059K-12 language and literacy program.The bill repeals the K-3 reading assessment and intervention program and establishes the Wyoming Language and Literacy Program to improve language and literacy skills for students from kindergarten through grade 12. It requires school districts to adopt comprehensive language and literacy plans that include evidence-based instruction, universal and dyslexia screening, diagnostic assessments, and individualized reading plans for students with reading difficulties or at risk for poor reading outcomes. The bill would also require school districts to report specified findings to the department no later than August 15. Additionally, the bill mandates professional development for educators, parental notification of student progress, and summer literacy camps or extended supports for districts with low reading proficiency rates. The state superintendent of public instruction is tasked with identifying approved screeners, assessments, instructional materials, and professional development requirements, as well as monitoring district compliance. Teachers must demonstrate literacy competency for licensure or renewal, and a reading specialist endorsement will be created. The bill also authorizes the creation of a literacy division within the Department of Education to oversee the program. The act is effective July 1, 2026.Bill number assigned on 1/29/2026EducationThe Literacy Program would be extended to cover grades K-12.Education
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