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HB0164

Wyoming Generational Investment Account

Last scannedOct 8, 2026, 2:41 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

  1. H Did not Consider for IntroductionHouse
  2. H Received for IntroductionHouse
  3. Bill Number AssignedLSO