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Read. Follow. Verify.Wyoming doubles National Guard referral bonus to $1,000 and extends program to 2028
Last action · March 3, 2026: Assigned Chapter Number 27Sponsor: Transportation
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What This Bill Does
Wyoming increases the maximum National Guard referral bonus from $500 to $1,000, expands eligibility to include recruits beginning the enlistment process, and extends the program's to July 1, 2028. The measure provides a $163,000 from the general fund to the military department to fund the bonuses starting July 1, 2026.
Current guard members, veterans, department employees, and recruits can receive up to $1,000 for successfully referring new members, backed by a $163,000 state funding allocation through mid-2028.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Wyoming National Guard members
Eligible to receive increased referral bonuses up to $1,000 for successful recruitment prospects.
Wyoming Military Department
Receives a $163,000 appropriation and is responsible for administering the program, tracking records, and distributing bonuses.
Key Facts
- The maximum referral bonus set by the adjutant general is increased from five hundred dollars ($500.00) to one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).
- Program eligibility is expanded to allow recruits beginning the enlistment process with the Wyoming National Guard to make successful referrals and receive bonuses after completing accession.
- The sunset date for the referral incentive program is extended from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2028.
- An appropriation of one hundred sixty-three thousand dollars ($163,000.00) is provided from the general fund to the Wyoming military department for referral bonus payments.
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- The appropriation period begins on the effective date of the act and ends on June 30, 2028, with unexpended funds reverting on that date.
- The act takes effect on July 1, 2026.
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Current status: Signed into law.
Procedural history
24 actions- Mar 3, 2026Governor Signed SEA No. 0026
- Mar 3, 2026Assigned Chapter Number 27
- Mar 2, 2026HouseH 3rd Reading:Passed 57-0-5-0-0
- Mar 2, 2026Assigned Number SEA No. 0026
- Mar 2, 2026SenateS President Signed SEA No. 0026
- Mar 2, 2026HouseH Speaker Signed SEA No. 0026
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- Feb 27, 2026HouseH 2nd Reading:Passed
- Feb 26, 2026HouseH COW:Passed
- Feb 25, 2026HouseH02 - Appropriations:Recommend Do Pass 7-0-0-0-0
- Feb 25, 2026HouseH Placed on General File
- Feb 24, 2026HouseH08 - Transportation:Recommend Do Pass 9-0-0-0-0
- Feb 24, 2026House:Rerefer to H02 - Appropriations
- Feb 18, 2026SenateS 3rd Reading:Passed 22-8-1-0-0
- Feb 18, 2026HouseH Received for Introduction
- Feb 18, 2026HouseH Introduced and Referred to H08 - Transportation
- Feb 17, 2026SenateS 2nd Reading:Passed
- Feb 16, 2026SenateS COW:Passed
- Feb 12, 2026SenateS02 - Appropriations:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0
- Feb 12, 2026SenateS Placed on General File
- Feb 10, 2026SenateS08 - Transportation:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0
- Feb 10, 2026Senate:Rerefer to S02 - Appropriations
- Feb 9, 2026SenateS Introduced and Referred to S08 - Transportation 21-10-0-0-0
- Jan 5, 2026SenateS Received for Introduction
- Dec 1, 2025Bill Number Assigned
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