SF0013

Increases the referral bonus cap for the Wyoming National Guard member referral incentive program, expands eligibility, extends the program sunset date, and provides an appropriation for bonus payments.

• Increases the maximum annual referral bonus amount from $500 to $1,000 per successful referral, with the exact amount set each calendar year by the adjutant general. (W.S. 19-9-403(e)(iv)(B))
• Expands eligibility for the referral incentive program to include Wyoming National Guard members, veterans of the Wyoming National Guard, current military department employees, and recruits beginning the enlistment process. (W.S. 19-9-403(e)(i), W.S. 19-9-403(e))
• Extends the sunset date for the Wyoming National Guard member referral incentive program from July 1, 2026 to July 1, 2028. (W.S. 19-9-403(e)(v))
• Appropriates $163,000 from the general fund to the Wyoming Military Department for referral bonus payments through June 30, 2028, with funds not to be transferred for other purposes and any unexpended amounts to revert to the general fund. (Sec. 2)

Effective: July 1, 2026

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