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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
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
- Yes
- 2
- No
- 3
- Absent
- 0
- Excused
- 0
- Conflict
- 0
Official activity
Bill history
- S:Died in Committee Returned Bill Pursuant to SR 5-4Senate
- S No report prior to CoW CutoffSenate
- S08 - Transportation:Do Pass Failed 2-3-0-0-0Senate
- S Introduced and Referred to S08 - TransportationSenate
- S Received for IntroductionSenate
- Bill Number AssignedLSO