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HJ 2WYOMINGSession 2026State BillSigned into law
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Wyoming legislature petitions Congress to increase the state share of federal mineral royalties to 87.5 percent

Original title: Federal mineral royalties-state share.

Last action · March 2, 2026: Governor Signed HEJR No. 0001Sponsor: Fed Nat Res

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What This Bill Does

The Wyoming Legislature formally requests that the United States Congress enact legislation raising the state's share of from 50% to 87.5% to offset revenue losses caused by federal rate reductions.

Why it matters

The measure addresses projected state revenue reductions totaling tens of millions of dollars that fund local roads, public education, capital construction, and emergency services.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Wyoming state government

State government revenues from federal mineral royalties are projected to decline due to federal rate reductions.

Directly affected

K-12 and higher education students and staff

Educational funding streams rely on mineral royalty revenues that are subject to legislative changes.

Directly affected

Emergency responders and transportation workers

Resources for roads, bridges, and emergency response operations are funded in part by federal mineral royalties.

Key Facts

  • The Wyoming Legislature formally requests that Congress increase the state's share of federal mineral royalties from 50% to 87.5%.
  • Approximately 46% of surface land area in Wyoming is owned by the federal government.
  • Under the federal Mineral Leasing Act, Alaska receives 90% of mineral leasing revenue while other states receive 50%.
  • In fiscal year 2024, Wyoming received $590,920,971.00 in federal mineral royalties.
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  • The federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act reduced the mineral royalty rate for oil and gas leasing from 16.67% to 12.5%.
  • The oil and gas royalty rate reduction is estimated to reduce Wyoming's state share by about $600,000 in fiscal year 2026, rising to about $4,000,000 annually by fiscal year 2030.
  • The One Big Beautiful Bill Act reduced the federal mineral royalty rate for coal leasing from 12.5% to 7%.
  • The coal royalty rate reduction is estimated to reduce Wyoming's state share by approximately $50,000,000 annually until 2034.
  • Royalty revenue reductions impact funding for roads, bridges, K-12 education, higher education, capital construction, and emergency responders.
  • The Secretary of State of Wyoming is directed to transmit copies of the resolution to the President, congressional leaders, and the Wyoming Congressional Delegation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main goal of House Joint Resolution 2?
The resolution petitions the U.S. Congress to raise Wyoming's share of from 50% to 87.5%.
Why is Wyoming seeking a higher percentage of mineral royalties?
Recent federal legislation reduced royalty rates for oil, gas, and coal leasing on federal lands, which is projected to cost the state millions of dollars in revenue for public services and infrastructure.
What state funds and services are affected by the royalty rate reductions?
The reductions affect revenues used for roads, bridges, highways, K-12 and higher education, capital construction, emergency responders, and general government operations.

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News Coverage

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Nebraska Republican met with boos when defending One Big Beautiful Bill Act

The HillJul 8, 2026

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

21 actions
  1. Mar 2, 2026House
    H Speaker Signed HEJR No. 0001
  2. Mar 2, 2026Senate
    S President Signed HEJR No. 0001
  3. Mar 2, 2026
    Governor Signed HEJR No. 0001
  4. Feb 27, 2026House
    H Concur:Passed 55-0-7-0-0
  5. Feb 27, 2026
    Assigned Number HEJR No. 0001
  6. Feb 26, 2026Senate
    S 3rd Reading:Passed 30-0-1-0-0
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  1. Feb 26, 2026House
    H Received for Concurrence
  2. Feb 25, 2026Senate
    S 2nd Reading:Passed
  3. Feb 24, 2026Senate
    S COW:Passed
  4. Feb 19, 2026Senate
    S05 - Agriculture:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 4-0-1-0-0
  5. Feb 19, 2026Senate
    S Placed on General File
  6. Feb 16, 2026Senate
    S Received for Introduction
  7. Feb 16, 2026Senate
    S Introduced and Referred to S05 - Agriculture
  8. Feb 13, 2026House
    H 3rd Reading:Passed 61-0-1-0-0
  9. Feb 12, 2026House
    H 2nd Reading:Passed
  10. Feb 11, 2026House
    H COW:Passed
  11. Feb 10, 2026House
    H05 - Agriculture:Recommend Do Pass 9-0-0-0-0
  12. Feb 10, 2026House
    H Placed on General File
  13. Feb 9, 2026House
    H Introduced and Referred to H05 - Agriculture 62-0-0-0-0
  14. Jan 9, 2026House
    H Received for Introduction
  15. Dec 8, 2025
    Bill Number Assigned

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Lobbying Activity

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Sponsors

Fed Nat ResPrimary sponsorNo profile match

Discoveries

1 pattern noticed across the record

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financial connection95% confidence

Federal Royalty Rate Reductions Impact State Budgets

Changes to federal oil, gas, and coal leasing rates under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act directly reduce funding available for Wyoming's roads, education, and emergency services.

WyomingCongress

Connected Entities

President of the Senate, Wyoming, President of the United States and 5 more
PersonPresident of the Senate“Recipient of the transmitted resolution”Map →
locationWyoming“State requesting increased royalty share”Map →
PersonPresident of the United States“Recipient of the transmitted resolution”Map →
OrganizationCongress“Federal legislative body petitioned by the resolution”Map →
OrganizationWyoming Congressional Delegation“Recipient of the transmitted resolution copies”Map →
locationAlaska“State receiving 90% mineral royalty share under federal law”Map →
PersonSpeaker of the House of Representatives of the United States Congress“Recipient of the transmitted resolution”Map →
PersonSecretary of State of Wyoming“State official tasked with transmitting copies of the resolution”Map →

Sources

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www.wyoleg.gov

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  • Controversy15
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  • Entertainment5
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