Legislative Days
Laramie County Community College
1400 East College Drive
Cheyenne, WY 82007
Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 1:00pm MT - Friday, February 27, 2026 at 2:00pm MT
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Credits Offered
This event offers 6.0 CNE credits to attendees.
Additional Information
The Wyoming Nurses Association (WNA) is thrilled to announce the dates for the highly anticipated 2026 Legislative Days! This two-day event offers Wyoming nurses an essential opportunity to step directly into the world of health policy, governmental affairs, and professional advocacy. Join us in Cheyenne, Wyoming, on February 26-27, 2026, to learn how to effectively influence the laws that shape your practice and patient care.
Day 1: Education and Advocacy Training (Feb 26)
The first day of the conference will be held at Laramie County Community College, focusing on in-depth education and skill-building. Attendees will benefit from a lineup of expert speakers and critical topics:
- National Perspective: Gain crucial insight into federal healthcare policy directly from the American Nurses Association (ANA) Policy and Governmental Affairs Team.
- Regulatory Essentials: Hear from Robin Cole of the Wyoming State Board of Nursing on key state regulatory issues impacting your license and profession.
- The Power of Policy: Learn about the new Hoskinson Government and Policy Center and its role in advancing nursing advocacy in Wyoming.
- Protecting Your Practice: Attend an essential session focused on how to protect your professional nursing license.
- Interactive Session: WNA Lobbyist Toni Decklever will lead an engaging, interactive session detailing the journey of how a bill becomes a law in the Wyoming legislature.
Day 2: Action at the Capitol (Feb 27)
Day two moves to the heart of state governance: the Wyoming State Capitol Building. This is your chance to see the legislative process in action and interact with lawmakers:
- Legislative Immersion: Attendees will attend meetings of the Labor, Health and Social Services Committee, observing firsthand how nursing and healthcare issues are debated and decided.
- Capitol Experience: Participate in a tour of the Capitol and conclude the event by meeting with Senators and Representatives over lunch, giving you a direct platform to share your experiences and advocate for your patients and profession.
Hotel reservations can be made at the Tru by Hilton Cheyenne for $104-$110/plus tax a night by using this booking link Available Rooms - Tru by Hilton Cheyenne. Reservations must be made by January 25th to receive the discounted rate.
Exhibit & Sponsor
On behalf of the Board of Directors for the Wyoming Nurses Association, we hope you will join us in Cheyenne on February 26th for our Legislative Days. There will be one day of education followed by a second day of legislative immersion at the Wyoming State Capitol.
Each opportunity provides you recognition in the meeting program and on digital displays at the venue. You will also have several opportunities for in person networking with nursing professionals from all across the state. We will be playing vendor BINGO. Please bring a small item to be used in the end of the conference for the drawing. You can email your logo to director@wyonurse.com to be used in our marketing materials. Thank you for your support!