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SF0106

Wyoming Stable Token Act

Last scannedAug 25, 2026, 2:25 AM

In one sentence

This act allows the Wyoming state treasurer to issue stable tokens backed by U.S. dollars, with oversight and reporting requirements.

What it does

  • Allows the state treasurer to create and issue Wyoming stable tokens that represent U.S. dollars held in trust.
  • Requires the treasurer to maintain an account where all funds from token issuance are kept as a reserve.
  • Establishes an oversight committee to monitor the program and ensure compliance with laws.
  • Requires regular reports on the status of the Wyoming stable token program.

Who it affects

  • The Wyoming State Treasurer
  • Token holders who exchange U.S. dollars for Wyoming stable tokens

Limits and unknowns

  • The bill was vetoed by the governor on March 25, 2022.
  • It is unclear if lawmakers will override the governor's veto.
  • Details about how the tokens would be managed and redeemed are left to rules made by the treasurer.

Plain language

Terms to know

Stable token
A digital currency that is tied to the value of a traditional currency, like the U.S. dollar.
Oversight committee
A group created by law to watch over and make sure rules are followed for the Wyoming stable token program.

Official record

Sources

Validated

Public statements

Why lawmakers voted

Last checked Aug 7, 10:53 PM

Bob Nicholas

R · H08

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The speaker supports the amendment because it adds necessary auditing and oversight provisions to ensure the token fund is managed correctly, which was missing from the original draft.

Public statementFloor statement at 54:42 Watch the statement
Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The speaker supports the amendment to divide revenue into three parts, ensuring funds go to reserve accounts for current budget needs while still saving a portion for future generations.

Public statementFloor statement at 58:39 Watch the statement

Jared Olsen

R · H11

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The speaker supports the amendment because it balances policy by directing funds to reserve accounts for current deficit issues rather than sending everything into savings.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:04:03 Watch the statement

Jim Anderson

R · S28

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the bill because he believes there is no risk to the state and only potential for revenue gain, citing confidence from the department involved in the investment.

Public statementFloor statement at 3:20:07 Watch the statement
Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the bill because modern blockchain technology uses proof-of-stake, which consumes minimal energy and avoids significant environmental concerns.

Public statementFloor statement at 3:23:20 Watch the statement

Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

8 roll calls

S Concur:Passed 20-9-1-0-02022-03-10 · Senate20 yes 9 no
H 3rd Reading:Passed 48-10-1-0-12022-03-10 · House48 yes 10 no
H02 - Appropriations:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 7-0-0-0-02022-03-07 · House7 yes 0 no
S 3rd Reading:Passed 24-6-0-0-02022-02-28 · Senate24 yes 6 no
S09 - Minerals:Recommend Do Pass 4-0-1-0-02022-02-24 · Senate4 yes 0 no
S Introduced and Referred to S09 - Minerals 22-8-0-0-02022-02-17 · Senate22 yes 8 no
S Bill Reconsideration Motion Passed by Roll Call 22-8-0-0-02022-02-17 · Senate22 yes 8 no
S Failed Introduction 19-11-0-0-02022-02-17 · Senate19 yes 11 no

Official activity

Bill history

  1. Governor Vetoed SEA No. 0050 Governor
  2. H Speaker Signed SEA No. 0050House
  3. S President Signed SEA No. 0050Senate
  4. Assigned Number SEA No. 0050LSO
  5. S Concur:Passed 20-9-1-0-0Senate
  6. S Received for ConcurrenceSenate
  7. H 3rd Reading:Passed 48-10-1-0-1House
  8. H 2nd Reading:PassedHouse
  9. H COW:PassedHouse
  10. H Placed on General FileHouse
  11. H02 - Appropriations:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 7-0-0-0-0House
  12. H Introduced and Referred to H02 - AppropriationsHouse
  13. H Received for IntroductionHouse
  14. S 3rd Reading:Passed 24-6-0-0-0Senate
  15. S 2nd Reading:PassedSenate
  16. S COW:PassedSenate
  17. S Placed on General FileSenate
  18. S09 - Minerals:Recommend Do Pass 4-0-1-0-0Senate
  19. S Introduced and Referred to S09 - Minerals 22-8-0-0-0Senate
  20. S Bill Reconsideration Motion Passed by Roll Call 22-8-0-0-0Senate

Changes

Amendments

8 stored

SF0106H2001

The amendment changes the bill to require that Wyoming stable tokens can only be issued in exchange for U.S. dollars.

SF0106H2002

The amendment to SF0106 removes the words 'and indemnification' from the bill text, changing how certain legal protections are listed.

SF0106H2003

The amendment changes how Wyoming stable tokens are distributed by specifying new percentages for various state funds and accounts.

SF0106H2004

The amendment adds provisions for terminating Wyoming stable tokens, including a process for the oversight committee to direct the state treasurer to cease issuing and redeeming these tokens.

SF0106H3001

The amendment adds provisions for monitoring, independent auditing, and specifies funding sources for these activities related to Wyoming stable tokens.

SF0106H3002

The amendment changes the word 'Wyoming' to 'Cowboy' throughout the bill.

SF0106H3003

The amendment modifies the bill to specify that Wyoming stable tokens can be issued from a new reserve account within the school foundation program instead of the permanent land fund.

SF0106HS001

The amendment directs the Wyoming legislature to adopt Substitute No. 1 of Senate File 0106 as it is.