The bill aims to enhance the Wyoming National Guard member referral incentive program by increasing the referral bonus from $500 to $1,000 and expanding eligibility to include not only current members but also veterans of the Wyoming National Guard, current employees of the military department, and recruits beginning the enlistment process. The program is designed to encourage peer-to-peer recruiting, and the military department will maintain records of referrals and distribute bonuses upon successful accession of referred individuals. Additionally, the bill extends the sunset date of the program from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2028.

To support the program, the bill appropriates $250,000 from the general fund to the Wyoming military department specifically for referral bonus payments. This funding is designated for use until June 30, 2028, and any unspent funds will revert as per legal requirements. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
26LSO-0030 v0.4: 19-9-403