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SF0032

911 Funding and Study

Last scannedAug 25, 2026, 2:25 AM

In one sentence

This law requires a study on transitioning to next-generation 911 services and creates a grant program for funding shortfalls in current 911 systems.

What it does

  • Requires the Wyoming Department of Transportation to conduct a study on transitioning to next-generation 911 services, including governance, operations, expenses, efficiencies, and funding. The report must be submitted by September 1, 2027.
  • Authorizes the Department of Transportation to provide grants to governing bodies for any shortfall in funding needed to run current 911 systems.
  • Appropriates $3 million for grants and $750,000 for the study.

Who it affects

  • The Wyoming Department of Transportation
  • Governing bodies that operate 911 systems

Limits and unknowns

  • The study must include input from stakeholders and industry.
  • Grants can only be used for funding shortfalls in current 911 systems, not for new projects or expansions.
  • Any unspent funds will revert to the state on June 30, 2028.

Plain language

Terms to know

Next-generation 911 services
Advanced emergency call handling system using internet technology to improve response times and capabilities.

Official record

Sources

Validated

Official summary

Bill Summary - 26LSO-0183 Bill No.: SF0032 Effective: Immediately LSO No.: 26LSO-0183 Enrolled Act No.: SEA No. 0015 Chapter No.: 16 Prime Sponsor: Joint Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions Interim Committee Catch Title: 911 funding. Has Report: Yes Subject: 911 funding and study Summary/Major Elements: This act requires the Wyoming Department of Transportation to conduct a study on transitioning to next-generation 911 services, including recommendations for governance, operations, expenses, efficiencies and funding of next-generation 911, with a report due to the Joint Corporations, Elections and Political Subdivisions Interim Committee by September 1, 2027. The act also authorizes the Department of Transportation to establish a grant program to provide grants to governing bodies to address funding shortfalls for the operation of current 911 systems. The act appropriates funds for purposes of both conducting the study and providing grants to governing bodies under the grant program. Comments: Requires a report on next-generation 911 services to the Joint Corporations, Elections and Political Subdivisions Interim Committee by September 1, 2027. 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

Last checked Aug 5, 1:19 AM

Cale Case

R · S25

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker argues that the previous amendment overly restricts how $3 million in grant funding can be used, preventing necessary planning for future 911 system platforms.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:01:41 Watch the statement

Bill Landen

R · S27

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports an amendment because he believes restricting equipment purchases handcuffs technicians and that they should be trusted to adopt better technology as it becomes available.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:04:00 Watch the statement
Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the bill because it is needed across the state to provide for a study on emergency telephone services.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:06:04 Watch the statement

If a lawmaker is not listed, we couldn't find a published reason.

Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

6 roll calls

H 3rd Reading:Passed 60-0-2-0-02026-02-26 · House60 yes 0 no
H02 - Appropriations:Recommend Do Pass 7-0-0-0-02026-02-24 · House7 yes 0 no
S 3rd Reading:Passed 31-0-0-0-02026-02-19 · Senate31 yes 0 no
S02 - Appropriations:Recommend Do Pass 4-0-1-0-02026-02-13 · Senate4 yes 0 no
S07 - Corporations:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 5-0-0-0-02026-02-11 · Senate5 yes 0 no
S Introduced and Referred to S07 - Corporations 31-0-0-0-02026-02-09 · House31 yes 0 no

Official activity

Bill history

  1. Assigned Chapter Number 16LSO
  2. Governor Signed SEA No. 0015 Governor
  3. H Speaker Signed SEA No. 0015House
  4. S President Signed SEA No. 0015Senate
  5. Assigned Number SEA No. 0015LSO
  6. H 3rd Reading:Passed 60-0-2-0-0House
  7. H 2nd Reading:PassedHouse
  8. H COW:PassedHouse
  9. H Placed on General FileHouse
  10. H02 - Appropriations:Recommend Do Pass 7-0-0-0-0House
  11. H Introduced and Referred to H02 - AppropriationsHouse
  12. H Received for IntroductionHouse
  13. S 3rd Reading:Passed 31-0-0-0-0Senate
  14. S 3rd Reading:Laid BackSenate
  15. S 2nd Reading:PassedSenate
  16. S COW:PassedSenate
  17. S Placed on General FileSenate
  18. S02 - Appropriations:Recommend Do Pass 4-0-1-0-0Senate
  19. S07 - Corporations:Rerefer to S02 - AppropriationsSenate
  20. S07 - Corporations:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0Senate

Changes

Amendments

4 stored

SF0032S2001

Corrected, Adopted 2nd reading by Senator Steinmetz

SF0032S3001

Adopted 3rd reading by Senator Case

SF0032S3002

Withdrawn 3rd reading by Senator Case

SF0032SS001

Adopted Standing Committee by Senate Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions Committee