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WY SF0067

Bill

Status

Passed

3/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Dan Laursen

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Origin

Senate

2026 Budget Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the requirement that the Wyoming National Guard be federalized into U.S. service before the governor can organize and maintain the Wyoming State Guard
  • Eliminates federal involvement by removing references to the Secretary of Defense prescribing regulations, authorizing force strength, or directing the guard's size and equipment
  • Grants the governor authority to organize the State Guard as deemed necessary to preserve public peace, execute state laws, suppress riots or invasion, respond to emergencies, and support wildland fire response
  • Requires National Guard laws and regulations to be used as a model for governance rather than directly applied to the State Guard
  • Appropriates $25,000 from the general fund to the governor's office for establishing the Wyoming State Council of Defense and equipping the State Guard, available through June 30, 2028
  • Effective date: July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Wyoming state guard-amendments.

Last Action

Assigned Chapter Number 47

3/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations2/24/2026
Transportation, Highways & Military Affairs2/23/2026
Appropriations2/13/2026
Judiciary2/10/2026

Full Bill Text

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