SF 13 Wyoming House · 2026 Regular Session

Wyoming national guard member referral-amendments.

This bill increases the referral bonus for the Wyoming National Guard's peer recruitment program from $500 to $1,000 per successful referral. It expands eligibility to include current military department employees and recruits who have begun enlistment (though recruits must complete their own enlistment before receiving a bonus). The program's expiration date is extended from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2028, and includes a $163,000 state appropriation to fund bonuses during this period. The policy directly affects current Guard members, veterans, military staff, and new recruits who refer eligible candidates.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
House Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Mar 2026
Introduced Feb 9, 2026 Signed Mar 4, 2026
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What changed between versions

Introduced Enrolled · 4 edits · Mar 4, 2026
MODERATE
This bill was finalized as an enrolled act, confirming it has passed both legislative chambers. The primary substantive change is an increase in the referral bonus cap for the Wyoming National Guard from $500 to $1,000. The sunset date for the program was extended from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2028. Funding was adjusted to reflect the higher bonus cap, increasing the appropriation from $163,000 to $250,000.
Scope change
The bill's scope regarding the program's duration was expanded by extending the sunset date to 2028.
FISCAL

The annual referral bonus cap was increased from $500 to $1,000.

The state appropriation for the program was increased from $163,000 to $250,000 to support the higher bonus amounts.

TIMELINE

The program's sunset date was extended from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2028.

TECHNICAL

The bill status was updated from 'Introduced' to 'Enrolled,' indicating final passage and preparation for the Governor's signature.

Floor votes · Senate Feb 18, 2026 · House Mar 2, 2026

How they voted

228
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 31
Feb 18, 2026
D Democratic2
2 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican29
20 Yea 8 Nay 1
68% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
24
Key actions
9
Committee
8
Mar 4, 2026
Signed into law
Governor Signed SEA No. 0026
legislature
Mar 2, 2026
Lower · Passed
H 3rd Reading:Passed 57-0-5-0-0
lower
Feb 26, 2026
Lower · Passed
H COW:Passed
lower
Feb 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
H02 - Appropriations:Recommend Do Pass 7-0-0-0-0
lower
Feb 24, 2026
Committee
:Rerefer to H02 - Appropriations
lower
Feb 24, 2026
Lower · Passed
H08 - Transportation:Recommend Do Pass 9-0-0-0-0
lower
Feb 19, 2026
Introduced
H Introduced and Referred to H08 - Transportation
lower
Feb 18, 2026
Upper · Passed
S 3rd Reading:Passed 22-8-1-0-0
upper
Feb 16, 2026
Upper · Passed
S COW:Passed
upper
Feb 12, 2026
Upper · Passed
S02 - Appropriations:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0
upper
Feb 10, 2026
Committee
:Rerefer to S02 - Appropriations
upper
Feb 10, 2026
Upper · Passed
S08 - Transportation:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0
upper
Feb 9, 2026
Introduced
S Introduced and Referred to S08 - Transportation 21-10-0-0-0
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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