General Government Appropriations for the 2027-2028 Budget
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Bill Summary - 26LSO-0436 Bill No.: SF0001 Effective: 7/1/2026 LSO No.: 26LSO-0436 Enrolled Act No.: SEA No. 0027 Chapter No.: 44 Prime Sponsor: Joint Appropriations Committee Catch Title: General government appropriations. Has Report: Yes Subject: Budget Bill for the FY 2027-2028 Biennium. Summary/Major Elements: This act contains the following appropriations, including appropriations contingent upon the enactment of other legislation: General Fund (GF) $3,402,050,711 [Increased by Governor’s veto; not overridden.] $3,456,950,711* Federal Funds (FF) $2,188,146,505 Public School Foundation Prog.(SFP) $2,271,196,743 Other Funds (OF) $2,128,380,973 [Increased by Governor’s veto; not overridden.] $2,182,752,503 Total Appropriations $9,989,774,932 $10,099,046,462 This act contains the following transfers from the General Fund or Other Funds, including transfers contingent upon the enactment of other legislation: Strategic Investments and Projects Account (SIPA) to GF $138,974,688 GF to the Permanent Wyoming Mineral Trust Fund (transfer for savings) $44,348,131 School Foundation Program Reserve Account to SFP $88,742,176 SIPA to GF $228,600,000 (Contingent on 2026 SF 119 not being enacted. The Governor vetoed 2026 SF 0119.) Leg. Stabilization and Reserve Account (LSRA) to GF $100,000,000 LSRA to GF $325,000,000 Total Transfers $925,664,995 * This includes $4,681,166 contingent on 2026 House Bill 36 and $1,600,000 contingent on 2026 Senate File 85; both became law. Total Authorized Positions: 7,210 full time equivalent (FTE) and 223 part time equivalent (PTE) positions. Th ese authorizations are net of four (4) FTE positions and twenty (20) PTE positions appropriated to the Office of State Lands and Investments (Section 060) for the positions authorized by 2026 House Bill 36 which became law . General Government - The act appropriates funds for the fiscal biennium from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028, detailing allocations for various state departments, programs, and initiatives. It includes provisions for employee positions, budgetary limitations and specific terms for fund usage. The act authorizes grants and loans, establishes reporting requirements and mandates audits for certain funds. It provides for the carryover of specific funds beyond the biennium. The act contains delayed effective dates for certain sections and specifies conditions for fund transfers and borrowing authority. The act includes appropriations for employee compensation adjustments and benefits, with specific conditions and reporting requirements. It repeals and amends prior appropriations. It specifies the effective dates for various sections, with some provisions effective immediately upon enactment. A condensed overview of large agencies and programs follows: Department of Health – This act includes appropriations of $2.660 billion ($1.108 billion GF; $1.241 FF; $311.0 million OF). The act includes the ability to carry over up to $25.0 million GF from the 2025-2026 biennium to the 2027-2028 biennium, pursuant to Section 309. K-12 Education – This act includes appropriations of $2.210 billion SFP for school districts. This act appropriates $392.7 million ($17.3 million GF; $349.8 million FF; $25.6 million OF) to the Department of Education. This includes $21.9 million SFP for school district entitlement payments if 2026 House Bill 0045 or 2026 Senate File 0039 is enacted into law. 2026 House Bill 0045 was enacted into law. Higher Education – This act appropriates $293.4 million ($290.3 million GF; $1.9 million FF; $1.2 million OF) to community colleges; this is inclusive of an appropriation for a dual enrollment competitive grant program. This act also appropriates $486.8 million GF to the University of Wyoming. Department of Corrections – This act appropriates $346.1 million ($325.8 million GF; $472,000 FF; $19.8 million OF) to the Department of Corrections. Department of Family Services – This act appropriates $339.3 million ($175.4 million GF; $149.8 million FF; $14.1 million OF) to the Department of Family Services. Various additional provisions: This act provides carryover appropriations as specified in Sections 303 and 309. This act reappropriates funds to the Enhanced Oil Recovery Commission, pursuant to Section 308. This act appropriates up to $16.0 million from the LSRA for matching grant funding for projects related to rare earth resources, pursuant to Section 312. This act deappropriates funds in the Business Ready Community Account, pursuant to Section 317. [Governor vetoed; not overridden.] This act revises prior appropriations, pursuant to Section 318. This act appropriates $15.0 million from the Wyoming Tourism Reserve and Projects Account for an Office of Tourism Project and Contract, pursuant to Section 320. This act appropriates $3.3 million GF and $365,000 of local matching funds for court security grants, pursuant to Section 321. This act authorizes the continuation of the Rocky Mountain Power Project Account, pursuant to Section 322. This act discharges a loan from the LSRA to the University of Wyoming 2023 capital projects account, pursuant to Section 323. This act modifies a prior authorization for spending from the Wyoming State Penitentiary Capital Construction Account, pursuant to Section 324. [Governor vetoed; not overridden.] This act requires the reversion of a prior appropriation of $2.5 million from the Wyoming Tourism Account, pursuant to Section 327. This act appropriates $172.2 million ($131.3 million GF; $30.9 million FF; $10.2 million OF) to restore some of the Governor’s biennial budget development recommendations, pursuant to Section 328(a) and fifteen (15) FTE, pursuant to Section 328(b). This act appropriates $111.8 million GF for salary adjustments and the necessary, proportional amounts from nongeneral fund sources to provide payment of comparable salary adjustments, pursuant to Section 329. This act appropriates $800,000 from the Wyoming Tourism Account for an Outdoor Trails matching funding, pursuant to Section 330. This act appropriates $550,000 GF for a rural veterinary medicine education program, pursuant to Section 331. This act authorizes prior appropriations for the Wyoming State Shooting Complex and reverts $5 million to the GF, pursuant to Section 332. This act appropriates $30,000 from the Wyoming Tourism Account for a display related to the 1893 Yellowstone Forest Reserve Survey Party Tree, pursuant to Section 333. This act authorizes the use of not more than $3.0 million Special Revenue (SR) from prior appropriated funds for an appraisal and expenditure related to state parks concessionaires, pursuant to Section 335. Reports and submissions required by this act: This act appropriates $100,000 GF for an external financial and administrative audit and operational review of the Center of Innovation for Flow Through Porous Media and the High Bay Research facility at the University of Wyoming in consultation with the legislative Management Council , pursuant to Section 067, footnote 2. [Governor vetoed in part; not overridden.] This act requires a comprehensive review and operational plan from the University of Wyoming, pursuant to Section 067, footnote 9. This act appropriates $100,000 GF for a forensic audit of the Wyoming Business Council pursuant to Section 334. [Governor vetoed in part; not overridden.] The Governor vetoed the following provisions that were subsequently overridden by the Senate and House: Section 2, Introduction related to authorization of employees. Section 2, Section 206, Department of Education, portion of footnote 1. Section 3, Section 307, Personal Services Transfers. Section 3, Section 310, Limitation on Salary Increase. The Governor vetoed the following provisions that were not overridden: Section 2, Section 004, State Treasurer, portion of footnote 1. Section 2, Section 010, Department of Agriculture, footnote 4. Section 2, Section 015, Attorney General, portion of footnote 4. Section 2, Section 042, Geological Survey, portion of footnote 1. Section 2, Section 045, Department of Transportation, portion of footnote 4. Section 2, Section 057, Community College Commission, portion of footnote 1 and entire footnote 7. Section 2, Section 067, University of Wyoming, portion of footnote 2, portion of footnote 6, footnote 8 and portion of footnote 9(b). Section 2, Section 077, Enterprise Technology Services, portion of footnote 2. Section 2, Section 085, Wyoming Business Council, portion of footnote 1. Section 3, Section 303, Carryover Appropriations, portion of subsection (a) Wild Horse and Burro Management. Section 3, Section 312, Energy Matching Fund Grant, portion of subsection (b). Section 3, Section 317, Deappropriation – Business Ready Community Account, subsection (a), portion of subsection (b) and subsection (c). Section 3, Section 318, Revisions to Prior Appropriations, portions related to 2022 Wyoming Session Laws, Chapter 51, Section 321, Energy Matching Funds, and portions related to 2022 Wyoming Session Laws, Chapter 51, Section 325, Appropriation to Match Federal Infrastructure Grants. Section 3, Section 324, Modification of Authorization to Expend Wyoming State Penitentiary Capital Construction Account. Section 3, Section 328, Governor’s Biennial Budget Development Recommendations – Restoration, footnote 7. Section 3, Section 334, Wyoming Business Council – Forensic Audit, portions of title and subsection (a). Comments: Portions of this act are effective immediately. Except where otherwise indicated, this act is effective July 1, 2026; Popular name(s): “Budget Bill”; “General Appropriations of Government”. 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
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R · S10
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker urges an I vote to override the governor's veto of section 307, which limits personal services transfers in the executive branch and prevents salary increases outside legislative authorization.
R · S24
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker urges overriding the governor's veto of section 310, which limits salary increases and prohibits using vacancy savings from one biennium to fund unsustainable salaries in the next.
R · H38
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker urges an override of the veto to uphold a compromise agreement reached by the body regarding conditional language for the university budget.
R · H42
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the governor's veto because he believes retaining only the operational study language allows for future evaluation without immediately forcing changes, giving the agency time to address concerns.
R · H58
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports overriding the veto to reclassify a director position and adjust pay starting at the vacancy, which he argues will resolve organizational problems caused by previous overpayment.
R · H47
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports overriding the veto to limit personal services transfers, arguing it is essential for maintaining legislative control over salary increases and has been a consistent part of recent budgets.
R · H05
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports overriding the veto to de-appropriate funds from a specific account in order to balance and offset general fund statutory minimums.
R · H02
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes overriding the veto because reverting all funds is overly prescriptive and ties hands for future opportunities that may arise in the coming biennium.
R · H37
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes overriding the veto because he fears it might incentivize rushing money out of accounts before July 1st and wants to avoid missing future economic opportunities like data centers.
R · S10
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because it funds a dual enrollment pilot program that helps high school students transition to careers and stay in the state.
R · S19
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment for a bike trail project because it will bring tourism and economic development to a hardship county where other funding sources are insufficient.
R · S27
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the investment in the trail project because he believes it will generate a quick return on money through tourism, despite suggesting the funding might be better directed to state parks.
R · S23
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because it provides transparency by showing the public the specific financial consequences of legislative actions regarding education funding.
R · S02
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because it ensures funding for an education savings account program if a court injunction is lifted, preventing a situation where funds are spent this year but unavailable next year.
R · S31
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment as a thoughtful approach to funding the scholarship program that avoids setting aside unused money while ensuring it is funded if needed.
R · S01
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because it is a great leadership program that has produced many state legislators and leaders, emphasizing its value for Wyoming.
R · S15
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because they believe it is premature to assume courts will lift a stay quickly enough for the funds to be used in time.
R · S04
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports moving funds to the permanent mineral trust fund but expresses concern about how this change impacts current obligations with the reserve account after recently obligating $30 million from it.
R · S27
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because it includes required language to ensure requests go through the Game and Fish Commission, which prevents jeopardizing federal funding for that commission.
R · S11
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports restoring the board of control to general fund funding because it is a constitutionally mandated agency that belongs there.
R · S03
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports restoring funding because deducting money from water accounts starves vital irrigation and municipal projects across the state.
R · S19
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker reiterates support for the amendment to prevent vital dollars from being unavailable for city and irrigation projects.
R · S28
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because they believe supporting rare earth element projects is important and trust the energy authority to manage the grants.
D · S09
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker states their vote depends on whether the program is identical to a previous energy matching fund they supported, as they feel obligated to ensure constitutionality themselves.
R · S06
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker argues the bill is constitutional because it provides a benefit (national security) which creates an exception, and notes that private matching funds have already been raised.
R · S03
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill because it reinvigorates a local control program that allows cities and counties to fund projects they deem necessary.
R · S11
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment to diversify the state portfolio with strategic assets like gold and silver, citing their status as global reserve currencies and potential for economic leverage.
R · S14
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment based on personal experience stockpiling silver and projections that its value will increase significantly in the near future.
R · S26
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill as a hedge against national debt and potential financial crises but questions whether holding gold or silver would be sufficient protection in such an event.
R · S30
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because it dictates specific investment timing and methods rather than allowing professional managers to decide, which sets a risky precedent for legislative involvement in investing.
R · S24
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment, sarcastically noting it is an economic development bill that requires paying for storage and guarding of assets without clear benefit.
R · S16
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment as a voluntary, one-time investment to help municipalities create digital permitting systems, which improves efficiency and recovers staff capacity without ongoing subsidies.
R · S01
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because it resolves a long-standing issue at Hot Springs Park by allowing businesses to sell back concessions to the state, which will reopen them and boost local tourism without using general fund money.
R · S20
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment to resolve a lawsuit that has held Hot Springs State Park hostage, allowing for an investment of additional funds to settle the matter and restore the park's reputation.
R · S14
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because they believe it is inappropriate for one body to unilaterally change a budget jointly decided upon by both chambers after months of work.
R · S04
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because it reflects constituent demands to fund the future and state university, viewing previous cuts as punitive while restoring a balanced budget.
R · S10
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because it restores funding to the University of Wyoming, addresses technology issues for safety and efficiency, and facilitates a collaborative approach.
R · S28
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because their constituents prefer the governor's budget proposal over the committee's version.
R · S01
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment as a starting point that allows for further refinement on third reading to address specific concerns about spending levels and departmental issues.
R · S02
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker argues that the amendment is necessary because local entities may be hesitant to use existing council funds due to concerns about insufficient availability, leaving heavy burdens on first responders.
R · S19
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because the account balance has doubled since 2019 and already contains sufficient funds to cover outstanding payments.
R · S13
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports funding for federal land use litigation because ongoing battles with the BLM over public lands access require resources that are quickly depleted.
R · S27
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment to reimburse Game and Fish for free licenses because the legislature has a statutory obligation to fund these requirements rather than relying on sportsmen's purchases.
R · S26
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports adding funds for sign language interpreters because communities of the blind and deaf have been overlooked and consistently receive insufficient support.
R · S11
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment as a way to fulfill previous legislative promises and release already appropriated funds so that private partners can leverage their investments for a world-class facility.
D · S09
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because they believe projects must be done right with full commitment rather than a mediocre approach, citing the project's potential to make Wyoming a destination for shooting sports.
R · S07
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment based on a specific international manufacturer's commitment to bring professional shooters and put Wyoming on the map if the state follows through with its promise.
R · S29
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because they believe government intervention is inappropriate for projects that should be handled by individuals and private corporations.
R · S18
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker reiterates opposition by stating constituents feel misled about the total cost and are skeptical of unfulfilled promises from other potential supporters.
R · S25
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment by comparing it to necessary government infrastructure projects like interstate highways that require state involvement to get started.
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Reported Standing Committee by House Appropriations Committee
Adopted 2nd reading by Senator Driskill
Failed 2nd reading by Senator Boner
Withdrawn 2nd reading by Senator Hicks
Withdrawn 2nd reading by Senator Landen
Withdrawn 2nd reading by Senator Boner
Adopted 2nd reading by Senator Hicks
Corrected, Withdrawn 2nd reading by Senator Case
Adopted 2nd reading by Senator Driskill
Withdrawn 2nd reading by Senator Barlow
Adopted 2nd reading by Senator Hicks
Adopted 2nd reading by Senator Salazar
Withdrawn 2nd reading by Senator Scott
Withdrawn 2nd reading by Senator Scott
Failed 2nd reading by Senator Boner
Withdrawn 2nd reading by Senator Hicks
Withdrawn 2nd reading by Senator Hicks
Adopted 2nd reading by Senator Laursen, D
Adopted 2nd reading by Senator Boner
Withdrawn 2nd reading by Senator Steinmetz
Failed 3rd reading by Senator Laursen, D
Failed 3rd reading by Senator Laursen, D
Adopted 3rd reading by Senator Crago
Corrected, Corrected, Adopted 3rd reading by Senator Crago
Withdrawn 3rd reading by Senator Crago
Adopted 3rd reading by Senator Landen
Failed 3rd reading by Senator Driskill
Adopted 3rd reading by Senator Barlow
Adopted 3rd reading by Senator Salazar
Adopted 3rd reading by Senator Laursen, D
Adopted 3rd reading by Senator Driskill
Adopted 3rd reading by Senator Gierau
Adopted 3rd reading by Senator Biteman
Adopted 3rd reading by Senator Brennan
Adopted 3rd reading by Senator Brennan
Adopted 3rd reading by Senator Driskill
Adopted 3rd reading by Senator Laursen, D
Failed 3rd reading by Senator Brennan
Adopted 3rd reading by Senator Brennan
Failed 3rd reading by Senator Laursen, D
Corrected, Adopted 3rd reading by Senator Laursen, D
Adopted 3rd reading by Senator Rothfuss
Failed 3rd reading by Senator Love
Failed 3rd reading by Senator Steinmetz
Adopted 3rd reading by Senator Barlow
Failed 3rd reading by Senator Laursen, D
Withdrawn 3rd reading by Senator Crum
Withdrawn 3rd reading by Senator Crum
Withdrawn 3rd reading by Senator Driskill
Withdrawn 3rd reading by Senator Love
Withdrawn 3rd reading by Senator Love
Withdrawn 3rd reading by Senator Scott
Adopted 3rd reading by Senator Driskill
Adopted 3rd reading by Senator Crago
Adopted 3rd reading by Senator Driskill
Corrected, Corrected, Adopted 3rd reading by Senator Boner
Adopted 3rd reading by Senator Hicks
Adopted 3rd reading by Senator Hicks
Adopted 3rd reading by Senator Crago
Adopted 3rd reading by Senator Love
Failed 3rd reading by Senator Steinmetz
Failed 3rd reading by Senator Steinmetz
Withdrawn 3rd reading by Senator Hicks
Failed 3rd reading by Senator Steinmetz
Adopted 3rd reading by Senator Driskill
Withdrawn 3rd reading by Senator Steinmetz
Withdrawn 3rd reading by Senator Gierau
Failed 3rd reading by Senator Hicks
Adopted 3rd reading by Senator Dockstader
Adopted 3rd reading by Senator Driskill
Withdrawn 3rd reading by Senator Schuler
Adopted 3rd reading by Senator Salazar
Adopted 3rd reading by Senator Gierau
S Adopted, H Adopted Conference Committee
S Adopted, H Adopted Veto Override
S Adopted, H Failed Veto Override
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