WY HB0001

Establishes biennial appropriations for Wyoming state government for fiscal years 2027-2028 (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2028), with total appropriations exceeding $1.3 billion across major agencies including Administration and Information ($1.08 billion), Military Department ($78.7 million), State Treasurer ($69.6 million), Department of Agriculture ($43.6 million), and Office of the Governor ($42.6 million)

Transfers $138,974,688 from the strategic investments and projects account to the general fund and $44,348,131 from the general fund to the legislative stabilization reserve account; any unappropriated general fund balance exceeding $192,765,000 on June 30, 2026 must be transferred to the legislative stabilization reserve account

Authorizes emergency borrowing from the legislative stabilization reserve account: up to $30 million for wildfire fighting when forestry division reserves are exhausted, and up to $20 million for fire suppression on state lands managed by the military department

Sets state employee health insurance contribution caps increasing from $1,221-$2,800 monthly (December 2026-November 2027) to $1,323-$3,036 monthly (December 2027-November 2028) depending on coverage level; appropriates $2,188,524 for retiree health insurance benefits for pre-July 2008 retirees

Carries over unexpended appropriations totaling up to $6,070,966 for specific purposes: Wyoming Stable Token Commission ($3.8 million), disaster contingency ($1,263,966), wild horse and burro management on Wind River Indian Reservation ($700,000 with tribal matching requirement), state capitol special events ($207,000), and Enhanced Oil Recovery Commission projects ($100,000)

Provides $250,000 for gubernatorial transition expenses available only if the governor changes due to the 2026 election, with up to $20,000 for appointee moving expenses (maximum $5,000 per appointee)

Grants executive branch transfer authority of 10% within most agencies, 100% within DEQ, Department of Health, and Department of Corrections, and 5% between executive branch agencies; judiciary may transfer up to 5% between programs

Appropriates $850,000 for the federal natural resource policy account to fund litigation involving federal land, water, natural resource policies, or U.S.-tribal treaties; allocates $400,000 for Asia Pacific trade activities (not to be included in standard budget for succeeding biennium)

Authorizes federally-funded National Guard positions (9 Air National Guard, 13 Army National Guard) contingent on 100% federal reimbursement, with automatic elimination if federal funding is lost