Monthly Death Benefit for Law Enforcement Officers
In one sentence
Plain language
Official record
Bill Summary - 26LSO-0005 Bill No.: HB0041 Effective: Immediately LSO No.: 26LSO-0005 Enrolled Act No.: HEA No. 0026 Chapter No.: 86 Prime Sponsor: Webb Catch Title: WHP, DCI and warden retirement benefits-amendments. Has Report: No Subject: Amendments to retirement benefits for specified law enforcement officers. Summary/Major Elements: This act provides for a death benefit available to the surviving spouses of law enforcement officers of the Wyoming Highway Patrol and the Wyoming Game and Fish Department, persons designated as capitol police, and special agents employed by the Division of Criminal Investigation of the Attorney General's Office who are sworn peace officers, who are killed in the line of duty. The benefit is ninety percent (90%) of the officer's salary, plus six percent (6%) of salary for each child under the age of eighteen (18). 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
Last checked Aug 7, 1:58 PM
R · H19
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill to correct an error that excluded certain officers from a surviving spouse benefit increase granted two years ago, aiming to level the playing field for them.
If a lawmaker is not listed, we couldn't find a published reason.
Wyoming roll calls
5 roll calls
Official activity
Changes
1 stored
Adopted Standing Committee by House Revenue Committee