This bill requires Wyoming public school districts to provide age-appropriate, evidence-based suicide prevention education to all students. It mandates that schools use programs consistent with existing state materials and training standards outlined in related statutes. The requirement applies to all K-12 public schools and takes effect on July 1, 2026. The legislation directly affects students and school districts by establishing a new mandatory educational component focused on suicide prevention.
This bill creates a process for designating Wyoming state lands with "significant community value" based on historical, archaeological, wildlife, geological, or botanical features. County commissioners can apply to the Environmental Quality Council, which reviews applications with public hearings and approves designations if the land meets specific community value criteria. Once approved, the Board of Land Commissioners must consider this designation when evaluating any change in land use - including new leases, renewals, or dispositions - requiring individual review instead of routine approval. The bill amends state statutes to implement this requirement, ensuring community input is formally integrated into land management decisions.
HB 38 increases annual pesticide registration fees for farmers and companies registering pesticides in Wyoming. The bill raises fees to $195 per product (up from $140) and specifies that $125 of each fee funds the Department of Agriculture's pesticide registration program, while $15 supports University of Wyoming's pesticide applicator certification training. These changes apply to pesticides registered or renewed on or after July 1, 2026, with the law taking effect on that date. The bill directly affects agricultural businesses handling pesticide products and ensures fees fund specific state agricultural programs.
This constitutional amendment would allow Wyoming's legislature to establish a new method for valuing residential property for tax purposes, replacing the current requirement to use fair market value. If approved by voters, it would directly affect residential property owners by changing how their property taxes are calculated. The amendment requires voter approval at the next general election to become part of the state constitution. Once in effect, the legislature could set specific valuation methods (e.g., based on replacement cost or other metrics) through regular laws.
Wyoming's HB 60 changes how the state's attorney general is selected, shifting from a gubernatorial appointment to a statewide elected position. Starting with the 2026 general election, the attorney general will be elected for a four-year term, requiring candidates to have at least four years of active legal practice and be in good standing with Wyoming courts. The bill designates the attorney general as a "state elected official," subjecting the role to ethics laws and requiring voter approval for certain actions that previously required the governor's direction. It also modifies election procedures to include the attorney general on ballots starting in 2026 and repeals prior rules for interim appointments.
HB 13 would allow human-use ivermectin to be sold as an over-the-counter medication in Wyoming without a prescription or consultation with a healthcare provider. The bill directly affects pharmacies and consumers by removing current prescription requirements for this medication. Key provisions define "over-the-counter medication" and specify that ivermectin cannot be classified as a dangerous substance or a controlled substance under existing laws. The law would take effect on July 1, 2026.
Wyoming's HB 79 clarifies that property owners or water users involved in disputes over prescriptive easements for water channels (legal rights to use land for water flow) can recover reasonable attorney and expert witness fees if they win their case. The bill specifies that a prescriptive easement for water conveyance requires 10 continuous years of use under a claim of right, and allows courts to award fees to the party who "substantially prevailed" in related lawsuits. It directly affects property owners, water users, and legal parties in easement disputes, changing how costs are handled in these cases. The law takes effect on July 1, 2026, and applies to cases filed on or after that date.
This bill establishes a property tax rate of 8.3% for residential real estate in Wyoming, effective for the 2026 tax year. It defines residential real property to include single-family homes, condominiums used as primary residences, and associated land. The rate applies only to qualifying residential properties, while other property types would continue to be taxed at 9.5%. Homeowners with residential properties meeting the new definition would see their property taxes calculated at this rate starting in 2026.
This bill (SF 62) would transfer Wyoming's Public Funds Division from the Department of Audit to the legislature by July 1, 2027. It requires the Department of Audit and Legislative Service Office to jointly create a reorganization plan by July 2026, including maintaining other audit divisions, transferring staff/equipment, and recommending a new legislative audit office structure. The plan must be submitted to the governor, public, and legislative committees for review and public hearings before the 2027 legislative session, with final legislative approval needed before implementation. The bill directly affects the Department of Audit's structure and the legislature's administrative responsibilities.
SF 63 requires Wyoming state agencies to provide 45 days' notice before adopting, amending, or repealing "major rules" that could cost the state economy at least $1 million annually or $200,000 per year. It clarifies that a "major rule" includes those with significant economic impact and mandates agencies to include a statement of need and regulatory analysis in their notices. The bill also specifies a format for submitting proposed rules showing changes to existing language and requires agencies to provide information needed for regulatory analysis. This procedural bill, which failed legislative introduction in 2026, affects state agencies creating major rules but does not change substantive policy.
Wyoming's SF 65 ends the Wyoming Business Council (WBC) and its related programs by July 1, 2026. The bill prohibits the WBC from accepting new applications or processing pending grants, loans, or bonds after its effective date, requires a detailed report by April 30, 2026, and transfers all remaining functions to the State Budget Department. It ensures ongoing grants, loans, and bonds approved before the deadline continue under the new administrator, with unspent funds reverting to original sources. The bill also repeals the Wyoming Economic Development Act and related provisions, ending the WBC's role in economic development programs.
This bill proposes amending Wyoming's constitution to eliminate property taxes on residential homes. It would change Article 15, Section 11(b) to set the tax rate for residential property at 0%, meaning no property tax would be assessed on residential real estate. The amendment requires voter approval at the next general election to take effect. It directly affects all Wyoming homeowners who currently pay property tax on their primary residences.
