HB 106 Wyoming House · 2023 Regular Session

Eminent domain-wind energy collector systems.

HB 106 imposes a moratorium on using eminent domain (government power to acquire private property) for wind energy collector systems, which include infrastructure like towers, wires, and substations that deliver wind-generated power. The ban applies to most entities (excluding certified public utilities) and lasts until June 30, 2032, or until new legislation sets conditions for such takings, whichever occurs first. It does not affect cases where condemnation lawsuits were filed and required funds deposited before the bill’s effective date. The law directly impacts wind energy developers seeking to expand facilities without existing utility certifications.
Bill status vetoed 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
House Passage
Jan 2023
Senate Passage
Feb 2023
Vetoed
Feb 2023
Introduced Jan 16, 2023 Vetoed Feb 22, 2023
Floor votes · House Jan 27, 2023

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
20
Key actions
6
Committee
4
Feb 22, 2023
Vetoed
Veto Message Received
legislature
Feb 21, 2023
Vetoed
Governor Vetoed HEA No. 0033
legislature
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
S 3rd Reading:Passed 18-12-1-0-0
upper
Feb 14, 2023
Upper · Passed
S COW:Passed
upper
Feb 14, 2023
Upper · Passed
S07 - Corporations:Recommend Do Pass 3-2-0-0-0
upper
Jan 31, 2023
Introduced
S Introduced and Referred to S07 - Corporations
upper
Jan 27, 2023
Lower · Passed
H 3rd Reading:Passed 41-20-1-0-0
lower
Jan 25, 2023
Lower · Passed
H COW:Passed
lower
Jan 25, 2023
Lower · Passed
H05 - Agriculture:Recommend Do Pass 7-2-0-0-0
lower
Jan 16, 2023
Introduced
H Introduced and Referred to H05 - Agriculture
lower
1 primary · 9 co-sponsors

Sponsors