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SF 125
Wyoming Senate•Introduced
Summary
SF 125, “Wyoming business council-amendments”, was introduced in the Senate on Feb 11, 2026 by Sen. Gary Crum (R) with 5 co-sponsors. It last saw action on Feb 24, 2026: postponed indefinitely.
Record
Text
SF 125 has 5 co-sponsors and 3 roll calls.
sf0125/introduced.txt2026 26LSO-0498STATE OF WYOMINGSENATE FILE NO. SF0125Wyoming business council-amendments.Sponsored by: Senator(s) Crum, Anderson, Barlow, Crago andNethercottA BILLfor1 AN ACT relating to the administration of the government;2 amending programs, functions and operations of the Wyoming3 business council; specifying requirements for the Wyoming4 business council; making conforming amendments; specifying5 limitations of the Wyoming business council; specifying6 applicability; requiring reports; creating a task force;7 providing appropriations; and providing for effective8 dates.910 Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Wyoming:1112Section 1.131 SF01252026 STATE OF WYOMING 26LSO-04981(a) On and after April 15, 2027 and subject to any2 other legislation providing otherwise, the Wyoming business3 council shall:45(i) Not accept any new applications for grants,6 loans, bonds or other funding for any programs operated by7 the Wyoming business council or for any programs for which8 the council has been delegated administration or operation;910(ii) Not process any pending applications for11 grants, loans, financial aid, bonds or other funding for12 any programs operated by the Wyoming business council or13 for any programs for which the council has been delegated14 administration or operation;1516(iii) Not approve any grants or financial aid or17 disburse any grant funds for financial aid for grants or18 applications not approved or executed before the effective19 date of this section. For purposes of this paragraph, the20 business council may disburse grant funds and financial aid21 encumbered or obligated until April 15, 2027;222 SF01252026 STATE OF WYOMING 26LSO-04981(iv) Not approve any loans or bonds or disburse2 any funds for loans or bonds not approved or executed3 before the effective date of this section.45(b) Not later than April 30, 2026, the Wyoming6 business council shall report to the joint appropriations7 committee, the joint minerals, business and economic8 development interim committee, the governor, the state9 budget department, the state loan and investment board and10 the Wyoming energy authority on all of the following:1112(i) The total amount of grant funds and13 financial aid obligated for disbursement, but not14 disbursed, approved or executed before the effective date15 of this section, itemized by program;1617(ii) The number of loans executed by the18 business council before the effective date of this section19 that are still outstanding as of the date of the report20 required under this subsection. In reporting information21 under this paragraph, the business council shall itemize22 each loan by program and report the recipient of each23 outstanding loan, the terms and conditions of each3 SF01252026 STATE OF WYOMING 26LSO-04981 outstanding loan, the repayment schedule for each loan and2 the amount remaining to be repaid for each outstanding3 loan;45(iii) The number of bonds executed by the6 business council before the effective date of this section7 that are still outstanding as of the date of the report8 required under this subsection. In reporting information9 under this paragraph, the business council shall report10 each outstanding bond, the terms and conditions of each11 outstanding bond and any amount remaining to be paid or12 repaid for each outstanding bond;1314(iv) All real and personal property owned or15 held by the business council as of the date of the report16 required under this subsection. Information reported under17 this paragraph shall include the program or function for18 which the property is owned or held;1920(v) Each program and function administered or21 operated by the business council not otherwise specified in22 this subsection;234 SF01252026 STATE OF WYOMING 26LSO-04981(vi) Each set or group of funds received by the2 business council for:34(A) Funds held or invested by or for the5 Wyoming business council for any programs for which the6 business council has statutory authority or other delegated7 authority to operate and administer, and the associated8 programs and functions connected to or funded by those9 funds;1011(B) Funds received by the business council12 from any nonstate source for disbursement or expenditure13 for any purpose, program or function for which the business14 council has statutory authority or other delegated15 authority to operate and administer, and the associated16 programs and functions connected to or funded by those17 funds;1819(C) Funds or accounts held or administered20 by the Wyoming business council containing funds or created21 within the revolving investment fund created under article22 16, section 12 of the Wyoming constitution;235 SF01252026 STATE OF WYOMING 26LSO-04981(D) Any other program, function or group of2 funds assigned to the business council by law not otherwise3 specified in this section.45Section 2. 9-2-2604(c), 9-2-2611(m), 9-12-104 by6 creating a new subsection (c), 9-12-105(a)(intro),7 (b)(intro), (c)(intro) and (d)(intro), 9-12-106(a)(intro)8 and (b), 9-12-109 by creating a new subsection (o),9 9-12-201, 9-12-302(a), 9-12-308(b), 9-12-601(b),10 9-12-801(b), 9-12-902(a), 9-12-1104(a), 9-12-1202,11 9-12-1301, 9-12-1501(a), 9-20-102(b), 21-18-104 and12 40-11-102(b) are amended to read:13149-2-2604. Workforce development training fund15 established.1617(c) Expenditures from the workforce development18 training fund for purposes authorized in subsection (b) of19 this section shall be approved by the director of the20 department of workforce services based on procedures,21 criteria and performance measures established by22 regulations. Notification of expenditures approved under23 paragraphs (b)(iii) and (iv) of this section and a copy of6 SF01252026 STATE OF WYOMING 26LSO-04981 the training fund application shall be provided to the2 Wyoming business council, subject to W.S. 9-12-104(c). The3 director of the department of workforce services shall4 report annually to the governor and the legislature on the5 expenditures made from the training fund in the preceding6 fiscal year and the results of the activities funded by the7 training fund.899-2-2611. Priority economic sector business workforce10 training programs; eligibility.1112(m) Subject to W.S. 9-12-104(c), the Wyoming business13 council shall assist the department with review of14 information provided under paragraphs (h)(i) and (ii) of15 this section, as requested by the department. If the16 department determines that an applicant meets the criteria17 established in this section and has complied with the18 applicable procedures and review processes established by19 the department, the department may recommend funding for a20 priority economic sector business workforce development21 program and the disbursement of funds under contract to the22 eligible training provider. The recipient eligible23 training provider shall use funds received under the7 SF01252026 STATE OF WYOMING 26LSO-04981 program in accordance with the provisions of the contract.2 No funding shall be provided for any program without the3 written opinion of the attorney general certifying the4 legality of the transaction and all documents connected5 therein. Upon recommendation of the department,6 certification by the attorney general, and approval by the7 governor or his designee, funding from the Wyoming8 workforce development-priority economic sector partnership9 subaccount may be distributed to the eligible training10 provider.11129-12-104. General powers and duties of the council.1314(c) For the period beginning July 1, 2026 and ending15 June 30, 2027, the Wyoming business council shall not take16 any action that expands any program, duty or function of17 the Wyoming business council and shall not assume any new18 program, duty or function until July 1, 2027, unless19 otherwise required by law.20219-12-105. Economic development services.228 SF01252026 STATE OF WYOMING 26LSO-04981(a) It shall be the duty of the council to encourage,2 stimulate and support the development and expansion of the3 economy of the state. Subject to W.S. 9-12-104(c), the4 council is charged with the following duties and5 responsibilities:67(b) The council, in consultation with the coordinator8 of economic diversification, shall implement the9 "startup:Wyoming" program in priority economic sectors10 identified in the approved twenty (20) year comprehensive11 economic diversification strategy under W.S.12 9-12-1402(a)(iv), subject to W.S. 9-12-104(c). The program13 shall:1415(c) The council shall administer a16 "kickstart:Wyoming" program to provide funding to early17 stage ventures of Wyoming based entrepreneurs. Funding18 under this subsection shall be provided upon approval of19 the council, subject to W.S. 9-12-104(c). The council20 shall adopt rules for funding under this subsection in21 consultation with the coordinator of economic22 diversification. Funding shall be in amounts ranging from23 five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) to fifty thousand dollars9 SF01252026 STATE OF WYOMING 26LSO-04981 ($50,000.00) and be provided under the following2 conditions:34(d) The council shall administer a small business5 innovation research matching program in accordance with6 this subsection, subject to W.S. 9-12-104(c). The program7 shall match federal funds approved for Wyoming based8 companies as provided in this subsection. The program9 shall be administered by the council in consultation with10 the University of Wyoming research office. The following11 shall apply to the program under this subsection:12139-12-106. Planning and research.1415(a) Subject to W.S. 9-12-104(c), it shall also be the16 duty of the council to:1718(b) Subject to W.S. 9-12-104(c), the council may19 establish a Wyoming market research center to conduct20 regional, national and international market research for21 Wyoming small businesses and potential entrepreneurs and to22 conduct market feasibility studies for value added projects23 across all economic sectors, including agriculture. The10 SF01252026 STATE OF WYOMING 26LSO-04981 center may utilize the services of student interns from the2 University of Wyoming and community colleges to provide3 those students with practical marketing experience.459-12-109. Promotion of agriculture; financing of6 agriculture processing projects; revenue bonds.78(o) This section and any program or funding provided9 for in this section shall be subject to W.S. 9-12-104(c).10119-12-201. Assumption of science technology and energy12 authority functions.1314 In assuming the functions of the science energy and15 technology authority, the council shall administer the16 program in accordance with the provisions of this act17 generally and the specific provisions of this article,18 subject to W.S. 9-12-104(c).19209-12-302. Wyoming partnership challenge loan program;21 creation; rulemaking; administration account.2211 SF01252026 STATE OF WYOMING 26LSO-04981(a) The council shall establish and administer a2 partnership challenge loan program under this article and3 may contract for necessary professional services, subject4 to W.S. 9-12-104(c). Loans authorized under the program5 shall be limited, except as otherwise provided under W.S.6 9-12-304(c) through (k), to community development7 organizations and state development organizations and made8 in accordance with the provisions of W.S. 9-12-304. Any9 community development organization or state development10 organization may submit an application to the council to11 participate in the program on forms prescribed by and12 subject to rules promulgated by the council.13149-12-308. Large project loan program.1516(b) Subject to W.S. 9-12-104(c), funds in the large17 project account within the revolving investment fund shall18 be used exclusively to promote and aid economic development19 of the state by providing loan guarantees or loans to20 proposed or existing enterprises that will employ people21 within the state, provide services in the state, use22 resources in the state or otherwise add economic value to12 SF01252026 STATE OF WYOMING 26LSO-04981 goods, services or resources within the state consistent2 with this section.349-12-601. Wyoming business ready community program;5 purpose; creation; rulemaking.67(b) The council shall establish and administer a8 Wyoming business ready community program as provided by9 this article and subject to W.S. 9-12-104(c). Any city,10 town, county or the Eastern Shoshone or Northern Arapaho11 tribe, or the cooperative tribal governing body, may submit12 an application to the council for a grant or loan under the13 program on forms prescribed by and subject to rules14 promulgated by the council. Grants or loans may be applied15 for by a joint powers board with the approval of all16 participating agencies to the joint powers agreement.17 Grants and loans may be made by the council for economic or18 educational development, planning or infrastructure19 projects, including the purchase of land, buildings,20 facilities, telecommunications infrastructure, rights of21 way, airports, sewer and water projects, roads,22 landscaping, recreational and convention facilities or23 other infrastructure determined by the council to be13 SF01252026 STATE OF WYOMING 26LSO-04981 consistent with the purposes of this article. In adopting2 rules and making grants and loans under this article the3 council shall require all projects to be related to4 economic or educational development, planning or5 infrastructure, which shall not include rehabilitation or6 expansion of existing infrastructure unless the council7 determines the rehabilitation or expansion is necessary to8 meet the purposes of this article. Planning grants and9 loans shall be limited as provided in subsection (m) of10 this section. All grants or loans made under this article11 shall be referred by the council to the state loan and12 investment board for final approval or disapproval. The13 state loan and investment board may adopt rules as14 necessary to implement its duties under this article.15169-12-801. Wyoming community facilities program;17 purpose; creation; administration by council; rulemaking18 authority; eligible projects.1920(b) The council shall administer a Wyoming community21 facilities program as provided by this article, subject to22 the approval of grants and loans by the state loan and14 SF01252026 STATE OF WYOMING 26LSO-04981 investment board as provided by this article and subject to2 W.S. 9-12-104(c).349-12-902. Wyoming workforce housing infrastructure5 program; creation; rulemaking.67(a) The council shall establish and administer a8 Wyoming workforce housing infrastructure program as9 provided by this article, subject to W.S. 9-12-104(c). Any10 city, town, county, special improvement district or the11 Eastern Shoshone or Northern Arapaho tribe, or the12 cooperative tribal governing body, may submit an13 application to the council for a loan under the program on14 forms prescribed by and subject to rules promulgated by the15 council. Loans may be applied for by a joint powers board16 with the approval of all participating agencies to the17 joint powers agreement. Loans may be made by the council18 for workforce housing infrastructure projects and community19 land trust projects. In adopting rules and making loans20 under this article the council shall require all projects21 to be related to workforce housing infrastructure or22 community land trusts.2315 SF01252026 STATE OF WYOMING 26LSO-049819-12-1104. Duties of the council.23(a) Subject to W.S. 9-12-104(c), the council shall4 establish and administer a Wyoming main street program to5 coordinate state and local participation in programs6 offered by the national main street center, created by the7 national trust for historic preservation, to assist8 municipalities in planning, managing and implementing9 programs for the revitalization of business areas.10119-12-1202. Energy performance contracting.1213 Subject to W.S. 9-12-104(c), the council shall establish a14 Wyoming energy conservation improvement program which15 provides support development and implementation of energy16 performance contract projects to facility owners17 voluntarily participating in the program. In order to18 participate in the program, facility owners and energy19 services companies shall be subject to the provisions of20 this article and rules adopted pursuant to this article.21229-12-1301. Short title.2316 SF01252026 STATE OF WYOMING 26LSO-04981(a) This article shall be known and may be cited as2 the "Wyoming small business investment credit program".34(b) This program and any other funding specified in5 this article shall be subject to W.S. 9-12-104(c).679-12-1501. Broadband development program established;8 purposes; eligibility; definitions.910(a) Subject to W.S. 9-12-1504(c), a broadband funding11 program is established under the Wyoming business council12 to provide funds to eligible applicants in order to promote13 the expansion of access to broadband service in unserved14 areas of the state.15169-20-102. Wyoming mineral to value added product17 program; rulemaking authority.1819(b) The Wyoming business council shall establish and20 administer the program under this act, subject to W.S.21 9-12-104(c). Any commercial scale minerals to value added22 products facility shall submit a proposal to the governor.23 The governor may provide recommendations for the size and17 SF01252026 STATE OF WYOMING 26LSO-04981 parameters of the proposed contract. An application to2 participate in the program shall then be submitted to and3 reviewed by the Wyoming business council under the process4 set forth in W.S. 9-12-601 through 9-12-603. The5 application shall be submitted on forms prescribed by, and6 subject to rules promulgated by, the Wyoming business7 council. In determining whether to recommend a contract8 for approval, the Wyoming business council shall consider9 if the applicant has demonstrated a business plan, balance10 sheet, sufficient cash flow, commitments to sell the11 finished product and other indices necessary to demonstrate12 the applicant's ability to perform under the contract as13 determined by rule and regulation of the Wyoming business14 council.151621-18-104. Small business development centers.1718 The small business development centers shall be operated by19 the University of Wyoming. The university shall specify the20 organizational structure of the network of centers in21 consultation with the Wyoming business council created by22 W.S. 9-12-103. The university shall integrate the23 operations of the centers with the Wyoming business18 SF01252026 STATE OF WYOMING 26LSO-04981 council, subject to W.S. 9-12-104(c), to the fullest extent2 permitted by federal law.3440-11-102. Application by public corporation to5 establish and operate zone; designation of agency to apply6 on behalf of state.78(b) Subject to W.S. 9-12-104(c), the Wyoming business9 council is the public entity designated and authorized to10 apply, on behalf of the state of Wyoming, for foreign trade11 zone authority, sub-zone authority or port of entry12 pursuant to the act of congress and regulations issued13 pursuant to the act.1415Section 3.1617(a) There is created the Wyoming business council18 legislative task force to consist of the following members:1920(i) The governor or the governor's designee;2122(ii) Two (2) members of the house of23 representatives, appointed by the speaker of the house of19 SF01252026 STATE OF WYOMING 26LSO-04981 representatives. One (1) member appointed under this2 paragraph shall be designated by the speaker of the house3 as cochairman of the task force;45(iii) Two (2) members of the senate, appointed6 by the president of the senate. One (1) member appointed7 under this paragraph shall be designated by the president8 of the senate as cochairman of the task force;910(iv) One (1) member representing the mineral11 industry, to be appointed by the governor;1213(v) One (1) member representing the construction14 industry, to be appointed by the governor;1516(vi) One (1) member representing the17 manufacturing industry, to be appointed by the governor;1819(vii) One (1) member representing power20 generation in Wyoming, to be appointed by the governor;2120 SF01252026 STATE OF WYOMING 26LSO-04981(viii) One (1) member representing a local2 economic development organization, to be appointed by the3 governor;45(ix) One (1) member representing the retail6 industry, to be appointed by the governor;78(x) One (1) member representing the tourism9 industry, to be appointed by the governor;1011(xi) One (1) member representing the agriculture12 industry, to be appointed by the governor.1314(b) The task force shall be staffed by the15 legislative service office.1617(c) The task force shall meet not less than three (3)18 times during the work of the task force.1920(d) Legislative members of the task force shall21 receive salary, per diem and mileage as provided by W.S.22 28-5-101. Members of the task force who are not members of21 SF01252026 STATE OF WYOMING 26LSO-04981 the legislature or state employees shall receive per diem2 and mileage as provided by W.S. 28-5-101.34(e) The task force shall:56(i) Complete a comprehensive evaluation and7 review of the Wyoming business council, its operations and8 each of its programs, duties and functions;910(ii) Solicit feedback and recommendations on11 economic development initiatives that are needed or desired12 in Wyoming and what role, if any, the Wyoming business13 council should play in implementing those initiatives;1415(iii) Review the information reported and16 submitted under section 1 of this act;1718(iv) Evaluate which programs, duties and19 functions of the Wyoming business council should be20 retained, modified, privatized, transferred or eliminated;2122(v) Consider and develop recommended23 improvements for the operations of the Wyoming business22 SF01252026 STATE OF WYOMING 26LSO-04981 council, including how the Wyoming business council2 interacts with and involves the Wyoming business community;34(vi) Consider and develop proposed legislation5 to implement any recommendations or proposals developed6 through the task force's work under this subsection.78(f) Not later than October 1, 2026, the task force9 shall:1011(i) Report its findings and recommendations for12 the Wyoming business council to the governor and the joint13 minerals, business and economic development interim14 committee;1516(ii) Forward any proposed legislation for the17 2027 general session to the joint minerals, business and18 economic development interim committee or to another19 applicable committee.2021(g) The task force may request the assistance of any22 state agency or other entity in completing its work. Upon23 receiving a request under this subsection, each agency or23 SF01252026 STATE OF WYOMING 26LSO-04981 entity shall provide assistance to the task force as2 requested.34(h) The task force created under this section shall5 terminate on December 31, 2026.67Section 4.89(a) There is appropriated twenty thousand dollars10 ($20,000.00) from the general fund to the legislative11 service office for purposes of providing salary, per diem12 and mileage to the legislative members of the task force13 created under section 3 of this act. This appropriation14 shall be for the period beginning with the effective date15 of this act and ending June 30, 2028. This appropriation16 shall not be transferred or expended for any other purpose17 and any unexpended, unobligated funds remaining from this18 appropriation shall revert as provided by law on June 30,19 2028.2021(b) There is appropriated forty thousand dollars22 ($40,000.00) from the general fund to the office of the23 governor for purposes of providing per diem and mileage to24 SF01252026 STATE OF WYOMING 26LSO-04981 nonlegislative members of the task force created under2 section 3 of this act. This appropriation shall be for the3 period beginning with the effective date of this act and4 ending June 30, 2028. This appropriation shall not be5 transferred or expended for any other purpose and any6 unexpended, unobligated funds remaining from this7 appropriation shall revert as provided by law on June 30,8 2028. It is the intent of the legislature that this9 appropriation not be included in the standard budget of the10 office of the governor for the immediately succeeding11 fiscal biennium.1213Section 5. Nothing in this act shall be construed to14 impair any existing contracts, agreements or other15 obligations of the Wyoming business council executed before16 the effective date of this section.1725 SF01252026 STATE OF WYOMING 26LSO-04981Section 6.23(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this4 section, this act is effective immediately upon completion5 of all acts necessary for a bill to become law as provided6 by Article 4, Section 8 of the Wyoming Constitution.78(b) Section 2 of this act is effective July 1, 2026.910(END)26 SF0125
AN ACT relating to the administration of the government; amending programs, functions and operations of the Wyoming business council; specifying requirements for the Wyoming business council; making conforming amendments; specifying limitations of the Wyoming business council; specifying applicability; requiring reports; creating a task force; providing appropriations; and providing for effective dates.
Sponsors
Sen. Gary Crum (R) sponsors SF 125, and 5 members have co-sponsored it.
Committees
SF 125 went before 1 committee: Minerals, Business & Economic Development.

History
SF 125 has taken 10 actions since Feb 11, 2026, the latest on Feb 24, 2026.
| Chamber | Action | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Feb 24, 2026 | Senate | 3rd Reading:Laid Back | ||
Feb 24, 2026 | Senate | 3rd Reading:S Did not consider for 3rd Reading | ||
Feb 24, 2026 | Senate | postponed indefinitely | ||
Feb 23, 2026 | Senate | 2nd Reading:Passed | ||
Feb 20, 2026 | Senate | COW:Passed |
Votes
SF 125 went to 3 roll calls in the Senate, the latest on Feb 24, 2026 at 15–16.
| Chamber | Question | Yea | Nay | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Feb 24, 2026 | Senate | SF0125S3001 Amendment failed 15-16-0-0-0 | 15 | 16 | ||
Feb 16, 2026 | Senate | S09 - Minerals:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 4-1-0-0-0 | 4 | 1 | ||
Feb 13, 2026 | Senate | Introduced and Referred to S09 - Minerals 25-6-0-0-0 | 25 | 6 |
Source: wyoleg.gov · legiscan.com