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HB0164
Wyoming Generational Investment Account
Last scannedOct 23, 2026, 2:19 AM
In one sentence
This act creates the Wyoming generational investment account for long-term investments and specifies how funds are transferred from the legislative stabilization reserve, invested, and earnings distributed after a 20-year period.
What it does
- Creates the Wyoming generational investment account to hold state funds.
- Specifies that the state treasurer shall invest all funds in the account according to specific guidelines.
- Requires annual transfers of up to $100 million from the legislative stabilization reserve to the generational investment account, starting July 1, 2026.
- Limits withdrawals from the account until at least 20 years after each transfer is made.
- Specifies that earnings from these investments will be transferred to the general fund and the legislative stabilization reserve after a 20-year period.
Who it affects
- The state of Wyoming, including its government agencies and financial institutions.
- Future generations of Wyoming residents who may benefit from long-term investment returns.
Limits and unknowns
- The bill did not pass, so it has no legal effect.
- Details about how earnings will be distributed after 20 years are specified but may change over time.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Generational Investment Account
- A special account created to hold state funds for long-term investments.
- Legislative Stabilization Reserve Account
- An existing fund used by the Wyoming government to manage financial stability and emergencies.
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Bill history
- H Did not Consider for IntroductionHouse
- H Received for IntroductionHouse
- Bill Number AssignedLSO