This bill amends the definitions related to law enforcement officers and firefighters in Wyoming's retirement system. It expands the definition of "law enforcement officer" to include full-time correctional forestry crew supervisors, correctional crew supervisors, and correctional forestry crew managers employed by the Wyoming State Forestry Division and other agencies. Additionally, it introduces a new category for "firefighter member," which encompasses employees of Wyoming National Guard fire departments and those in wildland firefighting occupations employed by state agencies.

The bill also appropriates $181,000 from the general fund for retirement contributions related to these changes, effective from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028. The Wyoming Retirement Board and the Office of State Lands and Investments are tasked with creating necessary rules for implementation. Coverage for the newly defined positions will begin on July 1, 2026, unless individuals choose to remain in the general membership of the Wyoming Retirement Act. 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: 9-3-402