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HB0033

Repealing Strategic Investments and Projects Account

Last scannedAug 25, 2026, 2:25 AM

In one sentence

The bill removes the strategic investments and projects account and transfers its remaining funds to the general fund by July 1, 2026.

What it does

  • Removes the existing strategic investments and projects account.
  • Transfers remaining funds from this account to the general fund by July 1, 2026.
  • Reports on the amounts transferred to the joint appropriations committee in October 2026 and 2027.

Who it affects

  • The state treasurer who manages fund transfers.
  • Agencies that previously received funds from the strategic investments and projects account.
  • Legislators involved in budget decisions.

Limits and unknowns

  • It is unclear how the removal of this account will affect future funding for specific projects.
  • The bill did not pass, so its provisions have not been implemented.

Plain language

Terms to know

Strategic Investments and Projects Account
A special fund used for specific state investment projects.
General Fund
The main account where most state revenues are deposited and from which most expenditures are made.

Official record

Sources

Validated

Public statements

Why lawmakers voted

Last checked Aug 2, 1:27 AM

Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker urges a vote against the bill because it would cut $250 million in annual revenue from investment income and lead to deficits.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:21:43 Watch the statement

Bob Nicholas

R · H07

Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker urges a vote against the bill because it would result in losing $250 million and is considered too complicated to handle at this time.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:22:40 Watch the statement

John Bear

R · H31

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the bill as a simplification of finances, clarifying that funds are not disappearing but moving directly to the general fund for public understanding.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:22:59 Watch the statement

If a lawmaker is not listed, we couldn't find a published reason.

Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

1 roll call

Official activity

Bill history

  1. H Failed Introduction 36-26-0-0-0House
  2. H Received for IntroductionHouse
  3. Bill Number AssignedLSO