WyomingWyoming funds local 911 grants and studies a newer system
The law sets aside $3 million for local governments with 911 funding shortfalls and $750,000 for a study of a possible move to next generation 911.
What it does
Local governments that run 911 systems may apply for help with operating costs they cannot cover. The department can approve only costs it finds necessary, using money set aside for grants.
The transportation department must study how Wyoming could move to next generation 911, including costs, operations, and funding, with input from stakeholders and industry.
Argument forThe study could help a legislative committee weigh the costs, operations, and funding involved in moving Wyoming to a newer 911 system.
Argument againstLocal governments could still face operating shortfalls if their costs are not approved as necessary or the grant money runs out.
More detail
The Wyoming Department of Transportation may give grants to help cover shortfalls in the cost of running current 911 systems. Any governing body that currently operates a 911 system may apply. A local government that operates a 911 system may apply and must explain its funding shortfall. The department must approve requested amounts it finds necessary to operate the current system. The law sets aside $3 million for grants during the funding period. The department must begin accepting applications by July 1, 2026. Grant funds are available from the law’s effective date through June 30, 2028.
The Wyoming Department of Transportation must study the move to next generation 911 and report its findings. The study concerns the transition to next generation 911 in Wyoming. The study must include input from stakeholders and industry and examine system management, operations, expenses, efficiencies, and funding. The law sets aside $750,000 for the study during the funding period. The department must report its findings to a legislative interim committee by September 1, 2027.
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- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
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History
- 2026
- Feb 27Assigned Chapter Number 16Latest
- Feb 27Governor Mark Gordon Signed SEA No. 0015Became Law
- Feb 26H Speaker Signed SEA No. 0015
- Vote recorded H 3rd Reading:Passed 60-0-2-0-0. Result: pass.Lower
- Feb 26S President Signed SEA No. 0015
- Feb 26Assigned Number SEA No. 0015
- Feb 26H 3rd Reading:Passed 60-0-2-0-0Passed 2nd Chamber
- Feb 25H 2nd Reading:PassedMinor
- Feb 24H COW:PassedMinor
- Vote recorded H02 - Appropriations:Recommend Do Pass 7-0-0-0-0. Result: pass.Lower
- Feb 24H Placed on General File
- Feb 24H02 - Appropriations:Recommend Do Pass 7-0-0-0-0Minor
- Feb 20H Introduced and Referred to H02 - AppropriationsMinor
- Feb 19H Received for IntroductionMinor
- Vote recorded S 3rd Reading:Passed 31-0-0-0-0. Result: pass.Upper
- Feb 19S 3rd Reading:Passed 31-0-0-0-0Passed 1st Chamber
- Feb 18S 3rd Reading:Laid Back
- Feb 17S 2nd Reading:PassedMinor
- Feb 16S COW:PassedMinor
- Feb 13S Placed on General File
- Vote recorded S02 - Appropriations:Recommend Do Pass 4-0-1-0-0. Result: pass.Upper
- Feb 13S02 - Appropriations:Recommend Do Pass 4-0-1-0-0Minor
- Feb 11S07 - Corporations:Rerefer to S02 - AppropriationsMinor
- Vote recorded S07 - Corporations:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0. Result: pass.Upper
- Feb 11S07 - Corporations:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0Minor
- Feb 9S Introduced and Referred to S07 - Corporations 31-0-0-0-0Minor
- Vote recorded S Introduced and Referred to S07 - Corporations 31-0-0-0-0. Result: pass.Lower
- Jan 5S Received for IntroductionMinor
- 2025
- Dec 31Bill Number AssignedIntroduced
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