S. 2273: Wyoming Education Trust Modernization Act
This bill, known as the Wyoming Education Trust Modernization Act
, proposes amendments to a law originally passed in 1890 regarding the management of public land in Wyoming for educational purposes.
Key Provisions of the Bill
- Modification of Terminology: The bill focuses on changing the terminology used in the original 1890 Act. It substitutes the term
interest of
withearnings on
in several sections of the Act. This includes:- Section 5
- Section 7
- Section 8
- Financial Clarity: By using the term
earnings on
instead ofinterest of
, the bill aims to provide clearer financial reporting and expectations regarding the income generated from the management of public lands dedicated for educational purposes. - Broader Educational Support: The changes indicate an intention to modernize the financial frameworks that support educational funding in Wyoming through the management of land resources.
Intended Effects
- The bill seeks to enhance the financial management and transparency of public land resources that are allocated for educational use.
- It aims to ensure that the earnings generated from these lands are more accurately portrayed, potentially increasing the financial resources available for education in Wyoming.
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Actions
11 actions
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| Oct. 05, 2026 | Held at the desk. |
| Oct. 05, 2026 | Message on Senate action sent to the House. |
| Oct. 05, 2026 | Received in the House. |
| Sep. 30, 2026 | Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. |
| Sep. 30, 2026 | Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5295; text: CR S5295) |
| Jul. 23, 2026 | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Lee without amendment. Without written report. |
| Jul. 23, 2026 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 483. |
| Dec. 17, 2025 | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. |
| Dec. 02, 2025 | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-237. |
| Jul. 14, 2025 | Introduced in Senate |
| Jul. 14, 2025 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. |
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