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WY HB0150

Bill

Status

Failed

2/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

Rob Geringer

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Budget Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a 15-member Wyoming Business Council Strategic Advisory Task Force including the governor, 4 legislators, and representatives from business, manufacturing, agriculture, oil/gas/minerals, tourism, local economic development, and local government

  • Prohibits the Wyoming Business Council from expanding existing programs or assuming new duties until July 1, 2027

  • Requires the Business Council to submit a comprehensive report by April 30, 2026 detailing all outstanding grants, loans, bonds, property holdings, programs, and return on investment for each program

  • Task force must report findings and proposed legislation by October 1, 2026, with recommendations on which programs should be retained, modified, privatized, transferred, or eliminated

  • Appropriates $135,000 total from the general fund: $20,000 for legislative member expenses, $40,000 for non-legislative member expenses, and $75,000 for expert consulting services

Legislative Description

Wyoming business council-evaluation and reform.

Last Action

COW:H Did not consider for COW

2/23/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations2/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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