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Introduced
02/10/2026
02/10/2026
In Committee
02/23/2026
02/23/2026
Crossed Over
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Budget Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT relating to the federal rural health transformation program funds; establishing the Wyoming rural health transformation program; creating an advisory committee; creating a perpetuity fund; authorizing investments as specified; creating an expenditure account; continuously appropriating an annually required distribution; providing for governance, fiscal controls, accountability and reporting requirements; authorizing expenditures, initiatives, grants and awards; providing for deposits and appropriations; requiring rulemaking; directing studies; and providing for an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Wyoming Rural Health Transformation Program to utilize federal funds awarded under the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" to improve rural healthcare. It creates an advisory committee to oversee the program, a perpetuity fund for long-term investment and distribution, and an expenditure account for program funds. The bill outlines specific allocations for critical access hospitals, emergency medical services regionalization, and workforce education, including incentives for healthcare professionals to practice in Wyoming and support for medical education. It also authorizes time-limited initiatives for integrated primary care, technology adoption, and other health-related programs, with provisions for legislative oversight, reporting, and accountability for fund recipients.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Appropriations (Joint)
Last Action
Senate Appropriations (00:00:00 2/25/2026 State Capitol Room E202 & Online) (on 02/25/2026)
Official Document
bill text
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2026/HB0122 |
| BillText | https://www.wyoleg.gov/2026/Engross/HB0122.pdf |
| House Appropriations Committee | https://wyoleg.gov/2026/Amends/HB0122HS001.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.wyoleg.gov/2026/Introduced/HB0122.pdf |
| Fiscal Note | https://www.wyoleg.gov/2026/Fiscal/HB0122.pdf |
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