Defend the guard act.25LSO-0357, 1.0 HB0265 FISCAL NOTE The Military Department (Department) has indicated that passage of this bill may potentially jeopardize the Wyoming National Guard’s access to federal equipment, resources and federal funding. The Department also mentions that most of the Wyoming National Guard’s resources are federal, and loss of those resources would limit the functionality of the Wyoming National Guard. NOTICE-AGENCY ESTIMATE OF ADMINISTRATIVE IMPACT REQUESTED This bill has administrative impact that appears to increase duties or responsibilities of one or more state agencies and may impact agency spending or staffing requirements. As introduced, the bill does not modify any state agency budget or current personnel authorizations. The following state agencies will be asked to provide their estimate of the administrative fiscal impact prior to the first committee meeting held to consider the bill: Military Department Prepared by: Dean Temte, LSO Phone: 777-7881 (Information provided by Doug Shope, Military Department, 307-421-3112)