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WY HB0005

Bill

Status

Passed

2/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Minerals, Business and Economic Development

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Budget Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the state treasurer to invest funds collected from oil and gas bonding pool assessments in accordance with law
  • All investment earnings must be deposited into the separate account established under W.S. 30-5-116(b)
  • Funds collected and investment earnings may only be expended on the bonding pool for oil and gas operators
  • Assessment rate remains at zero mills from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2030, with a maximum rate of 0.5 mills ($0.0005 per dollar) allowed beginning July 1, 2030
  • Effective date: July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Oil and gas bonding pool-investment and earnings.

Last Action

Assigned Chapter Number 2

2/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Minerals, Business & Economic Development2/9/2026

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