SF 58 designates the Sutton archaeological site in Platte County as a state archaeological site under Wyoming law. The bill requires the Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources to manage the site, which encompasses 46.382 acres in section 6, township 27, range 65, mineral survey no. 196, including the Mollie Gibson, Crown, and 1901 patented claims. This designation takes effect on July 1, 2023, formalizing the site's status and management responsibilities.
HB 27 eliminates Wyoming's requirement for a statewide consolidated school facility remediation schedule and removes the associated rulemaking authority for the School Commission. The bill repeals Section 21-15-117(a)(vi) of the Wyoming Statutes, which previously mandated the creation of this consolidated schedule to prioritize building needs. It directly affects the Wyoming School Commission and school districts that used this process to assess and rank facility repairs. The change takes effect July 1, 2023, streamlining the process by removing one layer of statewide prioritization.
Wyoming's SF 37 adds podiatry services provided by licensed podiatrists to the list of medical services covered under the state's Medicaid program (Medical Assistance and Services Act). This bill directly affects Medicaid beneficiaries who need foot care and licensed podiatrists seeking reimbursement through Medicaid. The key provision authorizes $56,500 in state funds and $56,500 in federal funds specifically for these services during the 2023-2024 fiscal year. The funding is restricted to podiatry services only and must be spent within that period, with unspent funds reverting to the state. The bill takes effect July 1, 2023.
HB 62 allows Wyoming state-chartered banks to share customer financial data with third-party apps or services, but only with the customer's explicit written consent. It defines key terms like "customer data" (including banking and transaction details) and "open banking" (secure digital access via customer permission). The law requires banks to comply with all data protection laws and mandates the banking commissioner to create rules for data security by July 1, 2024. The law takes effect July 1, 2024, with rulemaking starting immediately after enactment.
SF 65 repeals a law that paid local registrars for processing vital records (such as births, deaths, and marriages) in Wyoming. It requires all payments owed under the repealed law to be made before the bill's effective date. The bill takes effect immediately upon becoming law, ensuring existing payment obligations are fulfilled. This directly affects local registrars who handled vital records registration under the previous compensation system.
This bill designates July 20 of each year as "Moon Landing Day" in Wyoming to honor astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin and the team behind the 1969 moon landing. It requires the governor to issue an annual proclamation encouraging state and local governments, plus organizations, to observe the day through appropriate activities. The bill explicitly states it does not authorize public schools, businesses, or government offices to close, nor does it affect commercial or legal proceedings. This is a purely commemorative measure with no new legal requirements or impacts on daily operations.
HB 96 extends existing property insurance coverage to beneficiaries who inherit property through a transfer on death deed (TODD) after the original owner's death. For 60 days after title transfers, the new owner is automatically covered as if they were the named insured, without needing new insurance. The bill requires beneficiaries to notify insurers within 60 days of inheritance and mandates insurers to send written notices 20 days before coverage ends, specifying the exact lapse date. This applies only to insurance policies issued or renewed on or after July 1, 2023, directly affecting TODD beneficiaries, property owners using this tool, and insurers.
HB 104 allows Wyoming hunters to use artificial light technologies - including thermal or infrared imaging - for night hunting of predatory animals (like coyotes or wolves) on both private and public land. It directly affects landowners (with written permission), residents managing property, and hunters on public land. The bill requires the Game and Fish Commission to create specific rules governing the permitted technology and hunting methods. The changes take effect July 1, 2023, with rulemaking provisions active immediately upon enactment.
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Wyoming's SF 10 creates an interstate compact allowing licensed professional counselors from participating states to practice across state lines without obtaining separate licenses in each state. The bill establishes mutual recognition of licenses, preserves Wyoming's authority to license counselors within its borders, and requires counselors to follow the practice laws of the state where the client is located during service. This directly affects licensed professional counselors seeking to work in multiple states, including those relocating for military reasons or providing telehealth services. The compact aims to improve public access to counseling services while maintaining state regulatory oversight for public safety.
HB 44 allows Wyoming's Transportation Commission to use alternative contracting methods for road and bridge projects funded by the state highway system, bypassing standard public bidding requirements for eligible projects. This applies to construction work using "alternate design and construction delivery methods" as defined in Wyoming law (W.S. 16-6-701), directly affecting projects costing over $275,000 that adopt these methods. The bill requires the Commission to adopt implementing rules by October 1, 2023, and waives standard procurement rules (like public bidding for projects over $275,000) when alternative methods are used. It does not change existing rules for projects using traditional contracting.
HB 279 requires voters to present acceptable identification when applying for an absentee ballot in person at a county election office. It directly affects voters seeking absentee ballots through in-person applications, not mail-in or election-day voting. The bill amends election laws to specify that voters must provide ID meeting the definition in Wyoming Statute 22-1-102(a)(xxxix)(B) for this process. The requirement became effective July 1, 2023. This change modifies the application procedure but does not alter requirements for mail-in ballots or in-person voting at polling places.
