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Senate restores portions of governor's budget in 'big beautiful amendment,' advances Senate File 1 with multiple votes
Summary
On Feb. 17, 2026, the Wyoming Senate adopted a major amendment to the general government appropriations bill (Senate File 1) that restores portions of the governor's recommended funding and sets the chamber's position before third reading; dozens of floor amendments were debated, several were adopted and several failed.
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Wyoming Senate on Feb. 17 advanced the general government appropriations bill (Senate File 1) after adopting a suite of second‑reading amendments that shift the chamber back toward the governor's recommended funding levels and set the stage for final changes on third reading.
Senator Cheri Driscoll, the amendment's sponsor, called the package the "BBA, the beautiful amendment," saying it "takes us back to the governor's track" and restores funding the Senate's appropriators had trimmed. The amendment was adopted on a roll call of 20 ayes and 11 nos.
Why it matters: The amendments change the Senate's starting point for negotiations with the House and the governor and restore funds the Appropriations Committee had reduced in its initial package. Sponsors described the approach as giving the Senate a clear position to defend in interchamber conference and in…
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