Financial institution discrimination.
HB 291 would require Wyoming to maintain a "Restricted Financial Institution List" of banks that boycott energy companies without a valid business reason. It defines a boycott as refusing to do business with fossil fuel-related entities (including exploration, production, or transportation) unless the bank can demonstrate a legitimate financial, legal, or risk-mitigation purpose. The state treasurer and auditor would be barred from entering into banking contracts with institutions listed on this public register, after the Secretary of State provides 45 days' notice and a 30-day correction period. The list would be updated annually and published online, with clear disclaimers that inclusion does not indicate financial instability or consumer risk.
Bill status
died
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Introduction
Feb 2025
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Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2025
Last action Mar 4, 2025
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Committee
1
Mar 4, 2025
Committee
H:Died in Committee Returned Bill Pursuant to HR 5-4
lower
Feb 3, 2025
Introduced
H Introduced and Referred to H02 - Appropriations
lower
1 primary · 10 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
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District
P
John Bear
RRepublican
Co
Abby Angelos
RRepublican
Co
Bill Allemand
RRepublican
Co
Bob Ide
RRepublican
Co
Dan Laursen
RRepublican
Co
Darin Smith
RRepublican
Co
Jeremy Haroldson
RRepublican
Co
Ken Pendergraft
RRepublican
Co
Kevin Campbell
RRepublican
Co
Nina Webber
RRepublican
Co
Scott Smith
RRepublican
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