HB0106
Smokebuster Module Leaders Act
In one sentence
This law creates two full-time positions within the State Forestry Division and funds them with $499,709 from the General Fund for the forestry conservation program inmate crew.
What it does
- Creates two full-time employee positions in the State Forestry Division to work on smokebuster modules.
- Sets one position to start on April 1, 2026, and another on April 1, 2027.
- Provides $499,709 from the General Fund for these positions and related expenses like equipment and supplies.
Who it affects
- The State Forestry Division within the Office of State Lands and Investments
- Inmates participating in the forestry conservation program
Limits and unknowns
- The law specifies how funds must be used and when they expire, limiting flexibility.
- It does not provide details about the exact duties of smokebuster module leaders beyond coordination with corrections officials.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Smokebuster module leaders
- Employees who lead efforts to prevent or control forest fires.
- General Fund
- A fund that holds money for the state government to use on various programs and services.
Official record
Sources
Read the official summary
Bill Summary - 26LSO-0311 Bill No.: HB0106 Effective: 4/1/2026 LSO No.: 26LSO-0311 Enrolled Act No.: HEA No. 0006 Chapter No.: 34 Prime Sponsor: Joint Appropriations Committee Catch Title: Smokebuster module leaders. Has Report: No Subject: State forestry conservation inmate crew program. Summary/Major Elements: This act authorizes two (2) full-time employee positions within the State Forestry Division of the Office of State Lands and Investments, one of which is effective April 1, 2026, and one effective April 1, 2027. This act appropriates four hundred ninety‑nine thousand seven hundred nine dollars ($499,709.00) from the General Fund for the State Forestry Conservation Inmate Crew Program for the two (2) full-time positions, equipment and associated costs. 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
Why lawmakers voted
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Wyoming roll calls
Recorded votes
5 roll calls
S 3rd Reading:Passed 29-2-0-0-02026-02-27 · Senate29 yes 2 no
- Yes
- 29
- No
- 2
- Absent
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- Excused
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Yes 29
S02 - Appropriations:Recommend Do Pass 3-1-1-0-02026-02-24 · Senate3 yes 1 no
- Yes
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- No
- 1
- Absent
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- Excused
- 1
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H 3rd Reading:Passed 61-0-1-0-02026-02-13 · House61 yes 0 no
- Yes
- 61
- No
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- Absent
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- Excused
- 1
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Yes 61
Excused 1
H02 - Appropriations:Recommend Do Pass 7-0-0-0-02026-02-10 · House7 yes 0 no
- Yes
- 7
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- Absent
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H Introduced and Referred to H02 - Appropriations 62-0-0-0-02026-02-09 · House62 yes 0 no
- Yes
- 62
- No
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- Absent
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Yes 62
Official activity
Bill history
- Assigned Chapter Number 34LSO
- Governor Signed HEA No. 0006 Governor
- S President Signed HEA No. 0006Senate
- H Speaker Signed HEA No. 0006House
- Assigned Number HEA No. 0006LSO
- S 3rd Reading:Passed 29-2-0-0-0Senate
- S 2nd Reading:PassedSenate
- S COW:PassedSenate
- S Placed on General FileSenate
- S02 - Appropriations:Recommend Do Pass 3-1-1-0-0Senate
- S Introduced and Referred to S02 - AppropriationsSenate
- S Received for IntroductionSenate
- H 3rd Reading:Passed 61-0-1-0-0House
- H 2nd Reading:PassedHouse
- H COW:PassedHouse
- H Placed on General FileHouse
- H02 - Appropriations:Recommend Do Pass 7-0-0-0-0House
- H Introduced and Referred to H02 - Appropriations 62-0-0-0-0House
- H Received for IntroductionHouse
- Bill Number AssignedLSO