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WY HB0006

Bill

Status

Failed

2/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Labor, Health and Social Services

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Budget Session

AI Summary

  • Maximum unemployment benefits reduced from 26 weeks to 20 weeks for most claimants, with the cap remaining at 30% of base period wages
  • Seasonal workers and those temporarily laid off expecting to return to their employer within 12 months retain eligibility for the full 26 weeks of benefits
  • Unemployment Insurance Commission renamed to "Reemployment Insurance Commission" throughout Wyoming statutes
  • $18,000 appropriated from the general fund to the Department of Workforce Services for system updates, available through June 30, 2027
  • Changes apply to claims filed on or after January 1, 2027

Legislative Description

Unemployment insurance coverage-period and reporting.

Last Action

Failed Introduction 29-33-0-0-0

2/9/2026

Full Bill Text

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