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
26–31
Failed · 1 other
Total votes 58
Feb 10, 2026
D
Democratic6
100% Nay
R
Republican52
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
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