This bill provides appropriations for the operation of the legislative branch of the state government of Wyoming for the remainder of the current biennium ending June 30, 2026, and extends through June 30, 2028. It allocates a total of $26,118,778 from the general fund to cover various expenses, including salaries for legislative staff and legislators, travel expenses, annual dues for legislative organizations, and general administrative support. The bill also includes provisions for the Management Council to transfer funds between expense categories as needed and outlines specific appropriations for new legislator training, extraordinary expenses, and economic development-related travel.
Additionally, the bill allows for the carryover of unobligated funds beyond the biennium, ensuring that certain appropriations do not revert on June 30, 2026, and can be reappropriated for specific purposes, such as professional consulting and the purchase of replacement equipment. It also establishes a special contingency fund and provides for the reimbursement of legislators' travel expenses related to economic development efforts. The bill includes several immediate effective provisions and specifies that appropriations effective immediately will not lapse until June 30, 2028.