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Changes to Wyoming State Guard

Last scannedOct 14, 2026, 2:19 AM

In one sentence

The bill removes federal requirements for organizing the Wyoming state guard and gives more control to the governor.

What it does

  • Removes the need for the national guard of Wyoming to be activated by the U.S. before forming the Wyoming state guard.
  • Eliminates federal involvement in the organization and maintenance of the Wyoming state guard.
  • Gives the governor the power to organize and maintain the Wyoming state guard.
  • Specifies that the state guard will receive funding from the general fund of Wyoming, not from federal sources.
  • Sets aside $25,000 for the council of defense and equipping the state guard.

Who it affects

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

Limits and unknowns

  • The bill did not pass in its current session.
  • It is unclear how much control the federal government currently has over the Wyoming state guard.

Plain language

Terms to know

National Guard
A reserve military force that can be called to serve under federal or state control.
Council of Defense
An advisory group appointed by the governor to help organize and manage defense activities within the state.

Official record

Sources

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Public statements

Why lawmakers voted

Last checked Aug 3, 9:32 AM

Couldn't find a published reason.

Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

1 roll call

S08 - Transportation:Do Pass Failed 2-3-0-0-02025-01-28 · Senate2 yes 3 no

Official activity

Bill history

  1. S:Died in Committee Returned Bill Pursuant to SR 5-4Senate
  2. S No report prior to CoW CutoffSenate
  3. S08 - Transportation:Do Pass Failed 2-3-0-0-0Senate
  4. S Introduced and Referred to S08 - TransportationSenate
  5. S Received for IntroductionSenate
  6. Bill Number AssignedLSO