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HB0106

Smokebuster Module Leaders Act

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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

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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
S02 - Appropriations:Recommend Do Pass 3-1-1-0-02026-02-24 · Senate3 yes 1 no
H 3rd Reading:Passed 61-0-1-0-02026-02-13 · House61 yes 0 no
H02 - Appropriations:Recommend Do Pass 7-0-0-0-02026-02-10 · House7 yes 0 no
H Introduced and Referred to H02 - Appropriations 62-0-0-0-02026-02-09 · House62 yes 0 no

Official activity

Bill history

  1. Assigned Chapter Number 34LSO
  2. Governor Signed HEA No. 0006 Governor
  3. S President Signed HEA No. 0006Senate
  4. H Speaker Signed HEA No. 0006House
  5. Assigned Number HEA No. 0006LSO
  6. S 3rd Reading:Passed 29-2-0-0-0Senate
  7. S 2nd Reading:PassedSenate
  8. S COW:PassedSenate
  9. S Placed on General FileSenate
  10. S02 - Appropriations:Recommend Do Pass 3-1-1-0-0Senate
  11. S Introduced and Referred to S02 - AppropriationsSenate
  12. S Received for IntroductionSenate
  13. H 3rd Reading:Passed 61-0-1-0-0House
  14. H 2nd Reading:PassedHouse
  15. H COW:PassedHouse
  16. H Placed on General FileHouse
  17. H02 - Appropriations:Recommend Do Pass 7-0-0-0-0House
  18. H Introduced and Referred to H02 - Appropriations 62-0-0-0-0House
  19. H Received for IntroductionHouse
  20. Bill Number AssignedLSO