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HB0020

K-12 School Facility Leasing Act

Last scannedOct 24, 2026, 2:19 AM

In one sentence

This law changes how school districts and charter schools are reimbursed for leasing buildings by setting a limit on reimbursement based on average costs of similar facilities.

What it does

  • Changes the way school districts and charter schools get money back when they lease buildings.
  • Limits the amount of money that can be given back to the district or charter school based on the cost per square foot for comparable leased buildings.

Who it affects

  • School districts and charter schools that lease facilities.

Limits and unknowns

  • The law only applies to lease agreements entered into after July 1, 2025.
  • It does not cover existing leases unless they are modified or renewed on or after the effective date.

Plain language

Terms to know

Reimbursement
Money given back to a school district or charter school after leasing a building, based on certain rules.
Major maintenance
Important repairs and upkeep needed for buildings to stay in good condition.

Official record

Sources

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Read the official summary

Bill Summary - 25LSO-0221 Bill No.: HB0020 Effective: 7/1/2025 LSO No.: 25LSO-0221 Enrolled Act No.: HEA No. 0041 Chapter No.: 89 Prime Sponsor: Select Committee on School Facilities Catch Title: K-12 school facility leasing. Has Report: No Subject: Reimbursement for K-12 school facility leasing. Summary/Major Elements: This bill amends the reimbursement amount for a school district or charter school leased building or facility to be the lesser of the total lease agreement amount or the average cost per square foot for comparable buildings or facilities multiplied by the allowable square feet, effective July 1, 2025. The above summary is not an official publication of the Wyoming Legislature and is not an official statement of legislative intent. While the Legislative Service Office endeavored to provide accurate information in this summary, it should not be relied upon as a comprehensive abstract of the bill.

Public statements

Why lawmakers voted

Last checked Aug 5, 3:48 AM

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker explains that the bill changes lease payment calculations from total building square footage to allowable square footage based on student needs. This ensures leased facilities are appropriately sized and helps keep budgets in line.

Public statementFloor statement at 2:12:08 Watch the statement

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Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

4 roll calls

S 3rd Reading:Passed 31-0-0-0-02025-02-26 · Senate31 yes 0 no
S04 - Education:Recommend Do Pass 4-0-1-0-02025-02-24 · Senate4 yes 0 no
H 3rd Reading:Passed 38-23-1-0-02025-01-27 · House38 yes 23 no
H04 - Education:Recommend Do Pass 9-0-0-0-02025-01-20 · House9 yes 0 no

Official activity

Bill history

  1. Assigned Chapter Number 89LSO
  2. Governor Signed HEA No. 0041 Governor
  3. S President Signed HEA No. 0041Senate
  4. H Speaker Signed HEA No. 0041House
  5. Assigned Number HEA No. 0041LSO
  6. S 3rd Reading:Passed 31-0-0-0-0Senate
  7. S 2nd Reading:PassedSenate
  8. S COW:PassedSenate
  9. S Placed on General FileSenate
  10. S04 - Education:Recommend Do Pass 4-0-1-0-0Senate
  11. S Introduced and Referred to S04 - EducationSenate
  12. S Received for IntroductionSenate
  13. H 3rd Reading:Passed 38-23-1-0-0House
  14. H 2nd Reading:PassedHouse
  15. H COW:PassedHouse
  16. H Placed on General FileHouse
  17. H04 - Education:Recommend Do Pass 9-0-0-0-0House
  18. H Introduced and Referred to H04 - EducationHouse
  19. H Received for IntroductionHouse
  20. Bill Number AssignedLSO