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HB0292
Budget Reserve Account Changes
Last scannedOct 25, 2026, 2:19 AM
In one sentence
This act changes the required recommendation amount from five percent to ten percent of estimated general fund receipts for appropriation to the budget reserve account.
What it does
- Changes the law so that at least ten percent of expected money for the state's main fund must go into a special savings account called the Budget Reserve Account.
- Updates other parts of the law to match these changes.
Who it affects
- The governor, who must recommend this change when preparing the state budget.
- State agencies that manage finances, such as the State Treasurer's office.
Limits and unknowns
- This bill did not pass, so it does not change any laws currently.
- It is unclear how much extra money will be set aside with this new requirement.
- The exact impact on state finances depends on future budget decisions.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Budget Reserve Account
- A special savings account where extra money from the state’s main fund is kept to be used in case of emergencies or future needs.
- General Fund
- The main pot of money that the government uses for regular expenses and services.
Official record
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Why lawmakers voted
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Wyoming roll calls
Recorded votes
1 roll call
H02 - Appropriations:Recommend Do Pass 6-1-0-0-02025-02-05 · House6 yes 1 no
- Yes
- 6
- No
- 1
- Absent
- 0
- Excused
- 0
- Conflict
- 0
Official activity
Bill history
- H COW:H Did not consider for COWHouse
- H Placed on General FileHouse
- H02 - Appropriations:Recommend Do Pass 6-1-0-0-0House
- H Introduced and Referred to H02 - AppropriationsHouse
- H Received for IntroductionHouse
- Bill Number AssignedLSO