Wyoming HB178: Public unions-transparency and dues withdrawal limitations.

What the bill says

An act relating to labor and employment; prohibiting public employers and specified organizations from automatic deductions of dues and uniform assessments as specified; specifying penalties; providing and amending definitions; making conforming amendments; specifying applicability; and providing for an effective date.

From the enrolled text, March 6, 2026:

AN ACT relating to labor and employment; prohibiting public employers and specified organizations from automatic deductions of dues and uniform assessments as specified; specifying penalties; providing and amending definitions; making conforming amendments; specifying applicability; and providing for an effective date. Section 1. W.S. 27-7-116 is created to limitations on support. (a) No public employer, nor its agents or representatives or any persons acting on behalf of the public employer, shall use or authorize the use of public funds or facilities to support or fundraise by: (i) Deducting dues, fees, assessments, fines or contributions from the pay of any public employee on behalf of (B) Political action committee governed under title 22, chapter 25 of the Wyoming statutes; (C) Political organization as defined by 26 U.S.C. § 527(e)(1); (D) Political committee as defined by 52 U.S.C. § 30101(4); ORIGINAL HOUSE ENGROSSED BILL NO. HB0178 ENROLLED ACT NO. 35, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SIXTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WYOMING 2026 BUDGET SESSION (E) Any candidate for federal, state or local office. (b) Any person who violates this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. (c) Nothing in this section shall be construed to: (i) Authorize a governmental entity that does not independently possess the authority to engage in collective bargaining with a labor organization; (ii) Permit any conduct prohibited by W.S. 9-13-105; …

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Sponsors

• Bear, John (R, H31)
• Jeremy Haroldson (R, H04)
• Williams · primary sponsor
• Boner, Brian (R, S02)
• Hicks, Larry (R, S11)
• Pearson, Laura (R, S14)
• Steinmetz, Cheri (R, S03)

Latest actions

1. March 11, 2026: H Did Not Override Veto 36-21-5-0-0
2. March 10, 2026: Governor Vetoed HEA No. 0035
3. March 6, 2026: S President Signed HEA No. 0035
4. March 6, 2026: H Speaker Signed HEA No. 0035
5. March 6, 2026: Assigned Number HEA No. 0035
6. March 6, 2026: H Concur:Passed 44-16-2-0-0
7. March 6, 2026: H Received for Concurrence
8. March 5, 2026: S 3rd Reading:Passed 21-10-0-0-0
9. March 4, 2026: S 2nd Reading:Passed
10. March 3, 2026: S COW:Passed

Votes

• Did Not Override Veto 36-21-5-0-0 (March 11, 2026): 36 yea, 21 nay, passed
• H Concur:Passed 44-16-2-0-0 (March 6, 2026): 44 yea, 16 nay, passed
• S 3rd Reading:Passed 21-10-0-0-0 (March 5, 2026): 21 yea, 10 nay, passed
• S01 - Judiciary:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 4-1-0-0-0 (February 27, 2026): 4 yea, 1 nay, passed
• H 3rd Reading:Passed 36-22-4-0-0 (February 23, 2026): 36 yea, 22 nay, passed
• H04 - Education:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 4-3-1-0-1 (February 19, 2026): 4 yea, 3 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB178?

HB178 is a bill in the Wyoming Legislature (2026 Budget Session): Public unions-transparency and dues withdrawal limitations.

What does HB178 do?

In its own words: An act relating to labor and employment; prohibiting public employers and specified organizations from automatic deductions of dues and uniform assessments as specified; specifying penalties; providing and amending definitions; making conforming amendments; specifying applicability; and providing for an effective date.

What is the status of HB178?

Vetoed as of March 10, 2026. Latest action: H Did Not Override Veto 36-21-5-0-0 (March 11, 2026).

Who sponsored HB178?

Williams, with 6 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB178?

On the Wyoming Legislature website: https://wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2026/HB0178