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SF 161 amends Wyoming's legislative management council membership rules. It specifies that two senators and two representatives are selected at large by each chamber's party caucuses, with strict limits on party representation (no more than one from the same party as the chamber's presiding officer). The bill also establishes a two-year rotation of the council chairmanship between the House and Senate and clarifies that the council directs the legislature's day-to-day operations. This procedural bill affects only the internal organization of the Wyoming Legislature, not public policy.

Larry Hicks (R) · 23 co-sponsors

passed both · Wyoming · House Feb 27, 2019

SF 114: Sales and use tax payments-large facilities.

This bill allows Wyoming cities, towns, or counties to enter 20-year contracts with businesses constructing industrial facilities, enabling them to pay sales and use taxes related to construction over time (with 1-3% interest) instead of upfront. After 20 years, the annual payment amount becomes a permanent property tax on the facility for the remainder of its life. Revenue from these payments is distributed as 69% to the state general fund, 1% for administrative costs, and the remainder to the local government(s) where the facility is located. It directly affects industrial facility developers and local governments managing tax revenue.

passed both · Wyoming · House Feb 27, 2019

SF 144: Medicaid and SNAP eligibility requirements.

This bill requires most Wyoming Medicaid recipients to work, attend school, or volunteer for at least 20 hours per week to maintain eligibility, beginning three months after initial approval. Exceptions apply to children under 18, seniors 65+, pregnant individuals, caregivers of young children or disabled dependents, and those in treatment programs. Failure to comply results in a 12-month loss of Medicaid coverage, with verification required every six months. The bill also prohibits similar work requirements for SNAP (food assistance) and mandates that any federal savings from approved waivers fund child care for employed Medicaid recipients.

Larry Hicks (R) · 17 co-sponsors

passed both · Wyoming · House Feb 27, 2019

SF 103: State capital construction.

This bill (SF 103) expands and reorganizes Wyoming's oversight for state capital construction projects. It renames the "select committee on school facilities" to include community colleges and state capital construction, authorizes additional temporary members, and specifies the committee's expanded duties - including reviewing construction project designs and receiving annual reports from state agencies. The bill removes the requirement for quarterly committee meetings and updates statutes to clarify how the committee coordinates with the state building commission and legislative bodies on construction priorities and funding recommendations. This change directly affects the committee, state agencies managing facilities, and the legislative process for capital projects.

passed · Wyoming · House Feb 26, 2019

HB 231: Net metering amendments.

This bill amends Wyoming's net metering rules to allow electric utilities to authorize customer-generators (like homeowners or businesses with solar/wind systems) to install net metering systems exceeding 25 kilowatts in capacity, which was previously capped. It updates the definition of "net metering system" in state law to remove the 25-kilowatt limit and explicitly permits larger systems under utility authorization. The key change enables customers with bigger renewable energy systems to connect to the grid and receive credit for excess power, expanding access beyond the prior size restriction. The bill takes effect July 1, 2019, without requiring additional legislative action for implementation.