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Changes to Wyoming State Guard

Last scannedOct 9, 2026, 2:19 AM

In one sentence

The bill removes federal involvement in the Wyoming state guard and gives the governor more power to organize and fund it.

What it does

  • Removes federal involvement in organizing and maintaining the Wyoming state guard during times when the national guard is called into service by the United States.
  • Allows the governor of Wyoming to create and manage the state guard as needed for defense, law enforcement, or emergencies.
  • Specifies that members of the state guard will be paid from the general fund of Wyoming or through a special emergency fund.

Who it affects

  • The governor of Wyoming
  • Members of the Wyoming state guard

Limits and unknowns

  • The bill did not pass in its session.
  • It is unclear how much funding will be available from the general fund or emergency funds.
  • Details on how arms and supplies are obtained after federal involvement is removed are limited.

Plain language

Terms to know

National Guard
A reserve military force that can be called to serve both federal and state governments.
Governor
The chief executive officer of a state, responsible for the administration of government.

Official record

Sources

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Public statements

Why lawmakers voted

Last checked Aug 5, 6:29 AM

Couldn't find a published reason.

Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

2 roll calls

Official activity

Bill history

  1. S COW:S Did not consider for COWSenate
  2. S Placed on General FileSenate
  3. S02 - Appropriations:Recommend Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0Senate
  4. S Introduced and Referred to S02 - Appropriations 21-10-0-0-0Senate
  5. S Received for IntroductionSenate
  6. Bill Number AssignedLSO