The bill establishes a prohibition on the acceptance and expenditure of federal funds by state entities in Wyoming, defined to include the state itself, its agencies, community colleges, and the University of Wyoming. Specifically, it states that no state entity shall accept, appropriate, disburse, or expend federal funds, and any entity that violates this prohibition must remit an equivalent amount of general funds to the state treasurer. Additionally, by July 1, 2026, all state entities must transfer any unexpended federal funds to the state auditor, who will then return these funds to the federal government. The bill also includes provisions for reporting and compliance, ensuring that any conflicting laws are superseded by this new regulation.

Furthermore, the bill amends existing statutes to remove references to federal funds in various contexts, including the requirement for prior approval from the governor for applying for federal funds and the duties of the coordinator of state-federal relations. It repeals several provisions related to federal aid and clarifies that the act does not apply to federal funds previously appropriated or disbursed before July 1, 2026. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, with certain sections becoming effective immediately upon the bill's passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 9-1-208, 9-1-209, 9-1-210, 9-2-1005, 9-4-206, 9-4-207