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WY SJ0008

Joint Resolution

Status

Failed

2/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Dan Laursen

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Origin

Senate

2026 Budget Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes an amendment to Wyoming Constitution Article 7, Section 1 to add new subsection (b) governing public school operating costs
  • Requires the legislature to provide a funding formula for public school operating costs, with that formula remaining subject to judicial review for constitutional compliance
  • Prohibits judicial review of the appropriation amount the legislature allocates to fund the formula
  • Mandates uniform percentage reductions to school spending if legislative appropriations are insufficient to fully fund the formula
  • Requires two-thirds approval from both legislative houses and ratification by a majority of voters at the next general election to take effect

Legislative Description

School funding-legislative and executive authority.

Last Action

Failed Introduction 19-12-0-0-0

2/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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