Wyoming2026Did Not Pass
HB0169
Stopping Public Money for Certain Group Memberships
Last scannedOct 8, 2026, 2:41 AM
In one sentence
The bill stops government money from being used to pay membership fees or cover expenses related to specific organizations.
What it does
- Creates a new law that says public funds cannot be used to pay membership fees, dues, or other contributions to certain groups.
- Defines 'public funds' as any money appropriated by the legislature or received by state agencies and political subdivisions according to laws.
- Lists specific organizations such as the Environmental Council of the States where public funds cannot be spent on memberships or related expenses.
Who it affects
- State government agencies and political subdivisions that receive public funds.
- Specific organizations listed in the bill, like the Environmental Council of the States.
Limits and unknowns
- The bill does not affect contracts or agreements made before its effective date.
- It only applies to specific organizations named in the legislation and does not cover all possible groups.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Public Funds
- Money appropriated by the legislature or received by state agencies and political subdivisions according to laws.
- Specified Organizations
- Certain groups listed in the bill, such as the Environmental Council of the States, where public funds cannot be used for membership fees or related expenses.
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Bill history
- H Did not Consider for IntroductionHouse
- H Received for IntroductionHouse
- Bill Number AssignedLSO