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failed · Wyoming · House Feb 10, 2026

HB 38: Pesticide registration fee increase.

HB 38 increases annual pesticide registration fees for farmers and companies registering pesticides in Wyoming. The bill raises fees to $195 per product (up from $140) and specifies that $125 of each fee funds the Department of Agriculture's pesticide registration program, while $15 supports University of Wyoming's pesticide applicator certification training. These changes apply to pesticides registered or renewed on or after July 1, 2026, with the law taking effect on that date. The bill directly affects agricultural businesses handling pesticide products and ensures fees fund specific state agricultural programs.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $15 per fee to University of Wyoming's pesticide applicator certification training, directly funding a higher education program.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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signed · Wyoming · House Feb 27, 2026

SF 47: Increase of Hathaway scholarship awards.

This bill increases funding for Wyoming's Hathaway scholarship program. It raises per-semester award amounts for three scholarship tiers: opportunity ($840 → $1,180), performance ($1,260 → $1,770), and honor ($1,680 → $2,360) scholarships for students meeting specific GPA and test score criteria. The bill also increases the maximum annual need-based scholarship award from $1,575 to $2,120. These changes apply to eligible Wyoming students pursuing degrees or certificates at approved institutions, effective July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly increases state budget allocation for education scholarships, directly funding essential public programs through higher appropriations.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationIncreases scholarship funding for higher education access, directly boosting financial aid for Wyoming students pursuing degrees/certificates.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Financial Aid

signed · Wyoming · House Mar 6, 2026

SF 59: K-12 language and literacy program.

Wyoming's SF 59 establishes a statewide K-12 language and literacy program requiring all public school districts to implement evidence-based instruction, screening, and support for students. It mandates districts to create written plans identifying students with reading difficulties, provide individualized reading plans (IRPs) for at-risk students, and use validated screening tools. The bill requires teachers to receive professional development on literacy instruction, aligns materials with research-based practices, and creates a new literacy division within the state education department to oversee reporting and rulemaking. This directly affects every K-12 student, school districts, and educators across Wyoming.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates evidence-based literacy programs, IRPs for at-risk students, and teacher PD - strengthens K-12 literacy support and student access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

died · Wyoming · House Mar 4, 2026

SF 60: K-12 school facilities appropriations.

SF 60 appropriates $31.66 million from Wyoming's public school foundation program for K-12 school facility maintenance projects across specific school districts, with spending limits per project listed in the bill. It also establishes a separate grant program for school safety and security projects, requiring districts to meet defined criteria to receive funds. The bill mandates annual reports on project progress and specifies that unspent funds must revert to the foundation program by June 30, 2028. This legislation directly affects Wyoming's public and charter school districts by providing targeted funding for facility upkeep and security upgrades.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $31.66M from foundation program for school facilities/safety, funding essential public services without tax changes.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $31.66M for K-12 facility maintenance and safety grants, directly funding school infrastructure and safety projects per bill language.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education School Choice School Safety

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signed · Wyoming · House Feb 27, 2026

SF 18: Attendance of students in K-12 schools.

This bill (SF 18) ensures Wyoming public K-12 schools are equally free and accessible to all children, including those attending part-time. It requires schools to operate for a minimum of 175 days per year (unless an alternative schedule is approved by the state board after public meetings), and mandates annual evaluations of alternative schedules. Parents or guardians of eligible children may apply for an Education Savings Account (ESA) program under existing law. The changes apply starting the 2026-2027 school year.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEnsures equal access for all K-12 students including part-time, mandates 175-day school year, and permits ESA programs - expands educational access.92% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education School Choice

signed · Wyoming · House Mar 6, 2026

HB 24: Review of charter school applications.

HB 24 amends Wyoming's timeline for reviewing charter school applications, directly affecting new charter school applicants and local school districts or state bodies acting as authorizers. It requires authorizers to notify applicants within 30 days whether an application is complete, hold a public hearing within 60 days of receiving a complete application, and make a final approval or denial decision within 120 days of receipt. The bill does not change the requirements for community or parental support, but streamlines the review process by setting specific deadlines. This legislation applies to new applications submitted after its effective date.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationStreamlines charter school approval process, facilitating new educational options within K-12 system without restricting access or funding.85% confidence

Sub-Topics School Choice

signed · Wyoming · House Mar 6, 2026

HB 25: Wyoming's tomorrow scholarship program amendments.

HB 25 repeals a requirement that students receiving Wyoming's Tomorrow scholarships must maintain continuous enrollment to keep their funding. This change directly affects scholarship recipients by allowing them to pause their education (e.g., for medical reasons, family needs) without losing eligibility. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026, and removes Section 21-16-1904(c)(iv) from Wyoming law.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRemoves continuous enrollment requirement, expanding access to higher education funding by allowing pauses without losing scholarship eligibility.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Financial Aid

failed · Wyoming · House Mar 4, 2026

HB 10: Sexually explicit materials in libraries-requirements.

Wyoming's HB 10 requires county and school libraries to keep sexually explicit materials out of sections primarily for minors (under age 18). Libraries must catalog and store such materials in adult sections, and establish a formal process for residents to challenge material placement in children's areas. This includes providing written challenge forms at library locations and online, with a 60-day review period for decisions. Libraries failing to implement the challenge process by August 1, 2026, face daily $500 penalties, and violations allow residents to pursue legal action after using the challenge process.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationRestricts access to explicit materials in school library sections for minors, limiting content availability in educational settings per bill's requirements.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Libraries

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signed · Wyoming · House Mar 6, 2026

SF 21: Wyoming stable token-amendments.

This bill creates two key accounts to manage Wyoming's stable token program. The "Wyoming Stable Token Trust Account" holds all funds from token sales to back redemptions (ensuring each token can be exchanged for its value), with strict rules limiting investments to cash or short-term U.S. treasury securities. Any earnings exceeding 102% of the tokens' total value are moved to the "Wyoming Stable Token Administration Account," which distributes excess funds quarterly to the public school foundation program. The bill directly affects token holders and the state's financial management of stable tokens, with provisions taking effect July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill directs excess token program earnings to public schools, funding essential education services per its administration account mechanism.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill directs excess token program earnings to public school foundation, increasing education funding per summary.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill creates regulatory framework for stable token program with consumer protections (backing, safe investments), enabling a digital asset technology while ensuring financial safeguards.85% confidence

signed · Wyoming · House Mar 6, 2026

HB 23: Participation in school activities.

Wyoming's HB 23 requires public school districts to allow students residing in the district (but not enrolled full-time as students) to participate in grades 6-12 extracurricular activities, such as sports or clubs, starting with the 2026-2027 school year. The bill applies to activities sanctioned by the Wyoming High School Activities Association and excludes students under suspension or expulsion. School districts must permit this participation without charging additional fees beyond standard activity costs. The law directly affects non-enrolled resident students and school districts managing these programs.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands educational access for non-full-time students in extracurricular activities, enhancing student program participation without additional fees beyond standard costs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education