The bill amends existing laws regarding the Wyoming state guard by removing federal involvement and granting the governor the authority to organize and maintain the state guard independently. Key changes include the deletion of references to the national guard's service to the United States and the secretary of defense's regulations, allowing the governor to determine the necessary military forces for state defense. The bill specifies that the Wyoming state guard will be organized to preserve public peace, execute state laws, and suppress insurrection or repel invasion, with existing national guard laws serving as a model for its control.

Additionally, the bill outlines the source of payment for members of the Wyoming state guard, stating they will receive compensation through legislative appropriation from the general fund or from a continuous appropriation for public welfare emergencies. The governor is also empowered to requisition or purchase necessary arms and supplies for the state guard without relying on the department of defense. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2024.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 19-10-101, 19-10-102, 19-10-103