This bill (SF 165) amends Wyoming's election law (W.S. 22-3-116) to update how county clerks notify voters about potential registration cancellations. It allows county clerks to send cancellation notices via email in addition to mailing them, while keeping the current 20-day window for voters to request their name remain on the registry. The bill directly affects voters whose registrations may be canceled (e.g., due to inactivity or moving) and county clerks managing voter rolls. It does not change the requirement to notify voters before cancellation or the exceptions (like voting in another state or written request). The changes take effect July 1, 2025.
This bill increases Wyoming's threshold for simplified probate procedures from $200,000 to $500,000 for estates. It directly affects residents and nonresidents with smaller estates (valued under $500,000 after debts) who qualify for streamlined distribution without full court supervision. Key provisions raise the value limit for summary procedures under W.S. 2-1-205, simplify nonresident estate processing under W.S. 2-11-201 and 2-11-202, and clarify disclaimer rules under W.S. 2-1-403. The changes take effect July 1, 2025, reducing administrative burdens for smaller estates.
SF 171 amends Wyoming law to update requirements for cities and towns conducting boundary surveys when their boundaries are unclear or after annexation. It requires surveyors to mark boundaries with substantial monuments, describe them using physical landmarks and measurements (metes and bounds), and reference U.S. survey lines where possible. The survey report and field notes must be filed with both the city/town clerk and the county clerk. This procedural change affects all Wyoming municipalities needing boundary clarification and takes effect July 1, 2025.
HB 133 prohibits cities, towns, counties, and the state of Wyoming from implementing or designating "sanctuary" policies that limit cooperation with federal immigration authorities. It specifically bans local governments from adopting rules that prevent officials from sharing immigration status information with federal law enforcement or declaring their jurisdiction a "sanctuary." Violations could result in withholding state funding from non-compliant localities and criminal penalties of up to 10 years in prison or $20,000 fines for local officials refusing to share such information. The bill also explicitly prohibits the governor from designating Wyoming as a sanctuary state.
Wyoming's HB 228 prohibits state and county election officials (including county clerks) from accepting private money, grants, or services for election administration costs like voter education, registration, or outreach. The bill requires all election-related expenses to be funded solely with public money, with exceptions only for meals provided to poll workers on election day or during training. It also bans private entities from offering such funds and explicitly allows federal election funding. The law takes effect July 1, 2025, and creates misdemeanor penalties for violations.
This bill amends Wyoming's election code to change deadlines for forming new political parties. It requires petitions to form a new party to be filed with the Secretary of State no later than June 1 before a general election year (previously May 1), and allows petition circulation to begin no earlier than April 1 of the preceding year (previously March 1). These changes directly affect groups seeking to establish new political parties in Wyoming that want to qualify for the general election ballot. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025.
This bill requires 911 service providers to report outages that materially disrupt emergency communications to Wyoming's Public Service Commission. It also mandates that local governing bodies annually submit detailed statements of revenues and expenditures related to 911 services to the same commission. The law, effective July 1, 2025, aims to improve transparency and accountability around 911 system reliability and funding. It directly affects telecommunications companies operating 911 systems and local governments managing 911 budgets.
This bill (SF 32) allows local authorities in Wyoming to set a maximum speed limit of 55 mph on unpaved roads without first conducting a speed study or justifying the limit. It directly affects cities and counties that manage local unpaved roadways, removing a prior requirement for data collection before setting speed limits. The bill amends state law to permit this change and requires the Department of Transportation to create implementing rules. The key provision streamlines the process for establishing speed limits on unpaved roads, effective July 1, 2025, with immediate implementation for rulemaking sections.
HB 318 clarifies the Wyoming Secretary of State's duties for verifying voter registration data. It requires matching voter registration with driver's license records (including checking for noncitizen status) and using the federal SAVE program to confirm U.S. citizenship for all registered voters. The bill mandates that the Department of Transportation provide monthly lists of noncitizens applying for licenses to the Secretary of State, who may share this with county clerks. Voters flagged for potential ineligibility must receive a 20-day notice before registration cancellation, with the option to request their name remain on the list. The law takes effect July 1, 2025.
This bill amends Wyoming's Court Supervised Treatment Program Act to expand treatment options for individuals involved in the justice system. It changes "substance abuse" to "substance use" throughout the law, adds mental health treatment to program offerings, and allows programs to accept participants from any jurisdiction within Wyoming. The bill also permits public defenders to join treatment teams and represent participants, while updating definitions to clarify terms like "dual diagnosis" (co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders). These changes aim to improve access to integrated treatment and reduce incarceration for people with substance use disorders and mental health needs.
HB 165 prohibits ranked choice voting in Wyoming elections by amending state election codes to require ballots to specify only one vote per office. It voids any existing or future local ordinances allowing ranked choice voting and mandates ballot language stating "Vote for one" for single-office races. The bill directly affects all state and local elections, including county and municipal races, by eliminating ranked choice voting as an option. It takes effect July 1, 2025.
This bill requires Wyoming's legislature to comply with constitutional requirements for drawing legislative districts. It mandates that future districts follow county lines and ensure each county has at least one senator and one representative, aligning with Wyoming Constitution Article 3, Sections 3 and 48. A legislative committee will study apportionment options during the 2025 interim, gather public input, and report findings by December 2025 to inform potential legislation for the 2026 budget session. The bill does not change current districts but sets a process to create a constitutionally compliant plan for the next reapportionment cycle after the 2020 census.
