Wyoming2024Did Not Pass
HB0158
Refugee Resettlement Plan Accountability
Last scannedOct 24, 2026, 2:19 AM
In one sentence
This act requires legislative approval for any refugee resettlement plan in Wyoming and mandates public hearings.
What it does
- Requires the governor to submit all refugee resettlement plans to the legislature for approval before they can be implemented.
- Establishes a process where the legislature assigns refugee resettlement plans to a joint interim committee for review.
- Recommends that the plan includes details on how refugees will receive language training and employment services, as well as funding information.
- Requires public hearings to gather input from Wyoming citizens and other interested parties before approving any resettlement plan.
Who it affects
- The governor of Wyoming
- State agencies involved in refugee resettlement
Limits and unknowns
- This bill did not pass in its session.
- It does not specify what happens if the legislature rejects a proposed resettlement plan.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Refugee Resettlement Plan
- A written description or commitment by the governor to administer a program for refugees and asylum seekers.
- Legislative Approval
- The process where the Wyoming legislature must review and approve any refugee resettlement plan before it can be implemented.
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Bill history
- H Did not Consider for IntroductionHouse
- H Received for IntroductionHouse
- Bill Number AssignedLSO