HB0111

Appropriates funds for state-funded capital construction projects and major maintenance for state facilities, universities, and community colleges for the biennium beginning July 1, 2026.

• Defines key terms used in the act including appropriation, funding sources (federal funds, private funding, special revenue), and project-related terminology. (Section 1(a))
• Establishes that appropriations for projects remain in effect until completion, unexpended funds revert to their source accounts, and appropriated amounts represent maximum funding from any source excluding contingency funds. (Section 1(b))
• Appropriates $205,390,614 total for capital construction projects administered through the state construction department, including $99,162,485 from general fund, $47,000,000 in federal funds, and $59,228,129 from private sources for projects at various state agencies and community colleges. (Section 2(a)(i))
• Authorizes level I, level II, and master plan studies for specific projects including state fair dormitories, forestry facilities, and community college buildings, with remaining unobligated funds eligible for other approved studies. (Section 2(a)(i), Footnote 1)
• Allows the state construction department to retain a qualified owner's representative for the Veterans' Home of Wyoming remodel, with spending not to exceed $500,000 from the general fund appropriation. (Section 2(a)(i), Footnote 2)
• Requires federal funds received for state-run veterans' home facilities to be deposited to the legislative stabilization reserve account in amounts equal to expended general funds, and reduces the appropriation by one dollar for each excess federal dollar received. (Section 2(a)(i), Footnote 3)
• Appropriates $7,330,000 from special revenue funds for capital construction projects administered through the department of state parks and cultural resources, including outdoor recreation, territorial prison, water facilities, and Quebec facility projects. (Section 2(a)(ii))
• Appropriates $232,979,440 from the general fund for major maintenance during the 2026 biennium, distributed as follows: 37.66% to state construction department for state buildings and facilities, 8.01% to state parks and cultural resources, 36.4% to University of Wyoming, and 17.93% to state construction department for community college facilities.