House Floor Session-Day 5, February 13, 2026-PM [Source] Translate

The meeting began with the Majority Floor Leader stressing the importance of time management for bill introductions, noting a 6 p.m. deadline. Representative Harrelton presented Section 91 on the Wyoming Stable Token Commission, highlighting its recent launch and active trading, with an initial investment of $5.8 million. The Joint Appropriations Committee (JAC) denied an $8 million budget request but allowed a carryover of $3.8 million from previous funds. The commission can use up to $8 million from token proceeds before repaying the initial investment. Concerns were raised by Minority Floor Leader Yin about the commission's income sustainability, to which Harrelton responded that they had 18 months to demonstrate revenue generation. The discussion moved to Section 96 regarding the State Budget Department, where the JAC adopted budget recommendations for maintenance and automation but denied requests for additional full-time positions. Representative Smith introduced Section 98 about the Office of Guardian Ad Litem, which proposed moving one employee to improve efficiency. Section 101, presented by Representative Pendergraft, focused on the Supreme Court's budget, where the JAC approved funding for positions and equipment but denied additional full-time positions. Throughout the meeting, members discussed budget implications and the need for agencies to have necessary resources. Representative Pendergraft expressed caution about raising fees and emphasized the need for careful financial management. Section 102, introduced by Representative Sherwood, discussed the Wyoming Board of Law Examiners, which received a reduced funding request for testing accommodations. Section 103 involved minor budget adjustments for the Commission on Judicial Conduct and Ethics. In Section 151, adjustments were made for the District Attorney's office related to drug trafficking, while Section 160 approved an additional $3 million for county and prosecuting attorneys due to inflation. Representative Sherwood introduced Section 205, focusing on the Wyoming Department of Education's budget, which faced reductions due to declining enrollment. Chairman Baer presented Section 211 for the Board of Equalization, accepting a minor funding request. In Section 220, the Environmental Quality Council had funding requests denied. The meeting also discussed the Office of Administrative Hearings, where a funding request for software renewals was denied. The JAC denied a recommendation for a $125 million transfer from general funds to the Permanent Wyoming Mineral Trust Fund, instead directing funds from the Strategic Investments and Projects Account to support capital construction bills. Concerns were raised about the allocation of funds to the Legislative Stabilization Reserve Account. Sections 301 to 312 involved various borrowing authorities and appropriations for wildfire funding, health insurance premiums, and limitations on employee salary increases. The meeting concluded with discussions on the complexities of budget allocations and the implications for future funding. House Bill No. 1 was passed with a recommendation for adoption, while several other bills were introduced, including House Bill 148, which failed to pass, and House Bill 150, which passed with 60 votes. House Bill 179, focused on hospital pricing transparency, failed to pass, while House Bill 160, addressing digital assets, was discussed further. The meeting included discussions on parental rights, public unions, and educational curriculum mandates, with various bills being voted on. House Bill 186 failed to receive the necessary votes for introduction. House Bill 187, concerning election code, also failed to pass. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn until February 16th at 10 a.m., which passed unanimously.