Wyoming legislation · 2026 Budget Session
Wyoming HB88: Public funds lobbying.
Status: Failed, February 10, 2026
AN ACT relating to lobbying; prohibiting the use of state funds and resources for lobbying; requiring certifications; providing for enforcement; and providing for an effective date.
What the bill says
An act relating to lobbying; prohibiting the use of state funds and resources for lobbying; requiring certifications; providing for enforcement; and providing for an effective date.
From the introduced text, February 3, 2026:
AN ACT relating to lobbying; prohibiting the use of state funds and resources for lobbying; requiring certifications; providing for enforcement; and providing for an effective date. Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Wyoming: Section 1. W.S. 28-7-301 is created to read: ARTICLE PROHIBITING THE USE OF PUBLIC FUNDS FOR LOBBYING 28-7-301. Limitations on the use of state funds and resources for lobbying by government entities. HB0088 2026 STATE OF WYOMING 26LSO-0363 (a) As used in this section: (i) "Governmental entity" means any unit of state or local government or any branch, subdivision or agency thereof or any school district or special district. "Governmental entity" shall not include a for profit organization that provides services as a part of an authorized government contract; (ii) "Lobby" or "lobbying" means to attempt to influence legislation. (b) Except as otherwise provided in this section, no state funds or resources shall be expended be expended by any governmental entity to do any of the following: (i) Lobby the legislature; (ii) Hire a person to lobby the legislature or hire a person that is required to register as a lobbyist as provided by W.S. 28-7-101; HB0088 2026 STATE OF WYOMING 26LSO-0363 (iii) Pay dues or any other form of remuneration to any association, entity or organization or any affiliated associations, entities or …
Sponsors
- Marlene Brady (R, H60)
- Gary Brown (R, H41)
- Paul Hoeft (R, H25) · primary sponsor
- Johnson, Steve (R, H08)
- Ann Lucas (R, H43)
- Nina Webber (R, H24)
- Dan Laursen (R, S19)
Latest actions
- : H Failed Introduction 27-34-1-0-0
- : H Received for Introduction
- : Bill Number Assigned
Votes
- H Failed Introduction 27-34-1-0-0 (February 10, 2026): 27 yea, 34 nay, failed
Subjects: Public funds lobbying.
Common questions
- What is HB88?
- HB88 is a bill in the Wyoming Legislature (2026 Budget Session): Public funds lobbying.
- What does HB88 do?
- In its own words: An act relating to lobbying; prohibiting the use of state funds and resources for lobbying; requiring certifications; providing for enforcement; and providing for an effective date.
- What is the status of HB88?
- Failed as of February 10, 2026. Latest action: H Failed Introduction 27-34-1-0-0 (February 10, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB88?
- Paul Hoeft (R, H25), with 6 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB88?
- On the Wyoming Legislature website: https://wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2026/HB0088
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