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SJ0008

School Funding Protection from Judicial Review

Last scannedOct 22, 2026, 2:19 AM

In one sentence

This resolution proposes changing the Wyoming Constitution to prevent courts from reviewing how much money is given for school funding, while allowing them to review if the funding formula follows state laws and rules.

What it does

  • Proposes an amendment to the Wyoming Constitution.
  • Specifies that the amount of money set aside for schools cannot be reviewed by judges.
  • Allows judges to review whether the funding formula complies with state laws.

Who it affects

  • The Wyoming Legislature
  • Schools in Wyoming
  • Judges who might consider cases about school funding

Limits and unknowns

  • The bill did not pass and was not voted on by both houses of the legislature.
  • It is unclear how this change would affect current school funding cases in Wyoming.

Plain language

Terms to know

Constitutional amendment
A change to a state's main set of laws that needs special approval from voters.
Judicial review
When judges look at whether something follows the law or rules.

Official record

Sources

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Public statements

Why lawmakers voted

Last checked Aug 1, 5:48 PM

Couldn't find a published reason.

Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

1 roll call

Official activity

Bill history

  1. S Failed Introduction 19-12-0-0-0Senate
  2. S Received for IntroductionSenate
  3. Bill Number AssignedLSO