HB 88 Wyoming House · 2026 Regular Session

Public funds lobbying.

Wyoming's HB 88 prohibits state and local government entities from using public funds to lobby lawmakers or support lobbying activities. The bill directly affects all state agencies, counties, cities, school districts, and special districts (but excludes for-profit contractors). Key provisions require annual certifications of compliance with the ban, forbid paying dues to groups that lobby, and allow taxpayers to sue to stop violations. Enforcement includes potential court actions by the Attorney General or affected residents, with penalties for noncompliance. The law takes effect July 1, 2026.
Bill status failed 2 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
House Failed
Feb 2026
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2026 Last action Feb 10, 2026
Floor votes · House Feb 10, 2026

How they voted

2631
Failed · 1 other
Total votes 58
Feb 10, 2026
D Democratic6
6 Nay
100% Nay
R Republican52
26 Yea 25 Nay 1
50% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
4
Key actions
0
Committee
0
Feb 10, 2026
Vote failed
House Vote: fail (26-31-1)
house
Feb 10, 2026
Introduced
H Failed Introduction 27-34-1-0-0
lower
1 primary · 6 co-sponsors

Sponsors