PRIORITY BILL*
WFA STANCE:
SUPPORT
WFA CATEGORY:
Education Freedom
TOPIC:
Union Political Influence on Education (Transparency)
STATUS:
Governor Vetoed HEA No. 0035 (House Did Not Override Veto 36-21-5-0-0)
Read Governor Gordon’s Veto Letter here.
SCHEDULE:
No Committee Meetings or Floor Sessions Currently Scheduled
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*A “Priority Bill” designation is assigned to legislation that Wyoming Family Alliance has chosen to concentrate its time, resources, and advocacy efforts on. While many pro-family bills align with our mission, only a limited number can be designated as priorities each session to ensure effective and focused engagement.
SUMMARY:
House Bill 178 (2026) prohibits public employers in Wyoming from automatically deducting labor organization dues or assessments from a public employee’s paycheck. Under the bill, public employees would be responsible for paying union dues directly rather than through payroll withholding by their government employer. The legislation also repeals prior statutory language that allowed for such automatic deductions.
In addition, the bill requires public employee labor organizations to provide annual transparency reports detailing membership numbers, revenues, expenditures, and other financial information. These reports must be made available to members and publicly accessible to promote accountability. Violations of the reporting requirements may result in misdemeanor penalties. The act is scheduled to take effect July 1, 2026.
Summary by FastDemocracy
View Full Text of the Bill:
https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2026/HB0178
WFA COMMENTARY & UPDATES:
Updates on this bill will be posted as they arise.
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