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Introduced
02/10/2026
02/10/2026
In Committee
02/16/2026
02/16/2026
Crossed Over
02/20/2026
02/20/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Budget Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT relating to the administration of the government; reconstituting the office of homeland security as the Wyoming department of homeland security; specifying duties and budget requirements for the department; specifying the transfer of assets, obligations and duties of the office of homeland security to the department of homeland security; making conforming amendments; requiring reports; specifying applicability; and providing for effective dates.
AI Summary
This bill reconstitutes the Wyoming Office of Homeland Security as the Wyoming Department of Homeland Security, transferring all its assets, obligations, and duties to the new department, which will be headed by a governor-appointed director and will assume all existing legal responsibilities of the former office, with existing contracts and agreements remaining valid and to be fulfilled by the new department, or by the governor's office if the department cannot lawfully assume them, and this change will take effect on July 1, 2026, with the department required to report on the transfer by October 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (6)
Last Action
Received for Introduction (on 02/20/2026)
Official Document
bill text
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2026/SF0071 |
| BillText | https://www.wyoleg.gov/2026/Introduced/SF0071.pdf |
| Fiscal Note | https://www.wyoleg.gov/2026/Fiscal/SF0071.pdf |
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