This joint resolution requests that Congress introduce and enact legislation to increase Wyoming's share of federal mineral royalties from fifty percent (50%) to eighty-seven and one-half percent (87.5%). The resolution highlights the significant impact of federal mineral royalty rates on Wyoming's revenue, particularly in light of recent reductions enacted by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which decreased the federal mineral royalty rates for oil, gas, and coal leasing on federal lands. These reductions are projected to result in substantial annual losses for the state, affecting funding for essential services such as transportation, education, and emergency response.

The resolution emphasizes the importance of these revenues for Wyoming's infrastructure and public services, given that a large portion of the state's land is federally owned. By advocating for an increase in the state's share of federal mineral royalties, the resolution aims to mitigate the financial challenges posed by the recent federal changes and ensure continued support for vital state programs and operations. The Secretary of State of Wyoming is tasked with transmitting copies of this resolution to key federal officials and the Wyoming Congressional Delegation.