School funding-legislative and executive authority.
This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to Wyoming's Article 7, Section 1 regarding public school funding. It would require the legislature to establish a funding formula for public schools (subject to judicial review for constitutionality) but explicitly state that the *amount* appropriated for that formula cannot be challenged in court. If funding falls short, spending would be reduced uniformly across all schools rather than through court intervention. The amendment directly affects Wyoming's public school funding process, state courts, and the legislature's budget authority. It does not change how funding is calculated but removes judicial oversight of the final appropriation amount.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Feb 12, 2026
Last action Feb 12, 2026
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Feb 12, 2026
Introduced
S Failed Introduction 19-12-0-0-0
upper
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Dan Laursen
RRepublican
Co
Bob Ide
RRepublican
Co
Charles Scott
RRepublican
Co
Tim French
RRepublican
Co
Troy McKeown
RRepublican
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