Wyoming's SF 3 increases the emergency response fee for transporting radioactive materials from $200 to $450 per package moved through the state. This directly affects commercial transporters of radioactive materials who must pay the fee when obtaining a state permit. The bill requires the Department of Transportation to collect the fee, deposit it into a dedicated account, and use the funds solely for training and conducting emergency response procedures related to radioactive material transport. The fee increase and dedicated funding mechanism aim to cover costs associated with emergency preparedness for this specific transportation activity.
Wyoming's SF 82 allocates tens of millions of dollars from the state general fund to specific water development projects and accounts. It transfers $7 million to Water Development Account II, appropriates $25 million for Fontenelle reservoir storage capacity, $21.8 million for Goshen irrigation tunnels, $30 million for LaPrele dam rehabilitation, and smaller amounts for groundwater studies and contingency funds. The bill requires legislative approval before spending on certain projects and specifies that unspent funds must revert to the relevant water development accounts by 2026-2032. These funds directly support water infrastructure projects serving agricultural districts, reservoir operations, and groundwater exploration programs across Wyoming. The bill updates existing funding rules to ensure transparency and accountability in water development spending.
This Wyoming bill (SF 73) creates a dedicated "institutional land revenue fund" to manage money from sales or leases of state-owned land used by institutions like universities or hospitals, where no other law specifies how to handle the funds. It requires funds to stay separate by department (not mixed together), tracks them via the state auditor, and limits spending to maintenance, construction, or administrative costs for the specific institution that generated the revenue. The legislature must approve any spending from the fund, and investment earnings must go to the general state fund. The bill codifies an existing practice into law and repeals a prior statute.
This bill exempts certain after-school programs in Wyoming from requiring full child care facility certification. It applies to programs operating primarily when school is out (before/after school, summer), exclusively serving school-aged children, and focused on educational/recreational activities - while still following local health and safety codes. The exemption became effective July 1, 2022, and directly affects qualifying after-school programs that meet all four specified criteria. It simplifies regulatory requirements for these specific programs without altering broader child care standards.
Wyoming's SF 101 expands access to emergency treatments for severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) and opioid overdoses. It allows healthcare providers to prescribe epinephrine auto-injectors (like EpiPens) and opioid antagonists (such as naloxone) without a direct patient relationship, specifically enabling standing orders for schools, universities, and other organizations. The bill requires organizations to create treatment policies, train staff, and report incidents to the health department, while granting immunity from liability for good-faith administration. It directly affects staff in educational institutions and public settings who may encounter these medical emergencies. The law applies to all Wyoming community colleges and the University of Wyoming, as clarified in the bill.
SF 98 limits how Wyoming can spend federal COVID-19 relief funds from the American Rescue Plan Act and CARES Act. It requires all such funds to be fully expended by March 26, 2022, for pandemic-related government expenses consistent with federal rules, and prohibits the governor from increasing or redistributing these funds after that date without new legislation. The bill also appropriates $50 million from unspent ARPA funds to the governor for pandemic response through March 26, 2022, and mandates that any remaining unspent funds be deposited into the state general fund. This bill directly affects Wyoming's state government operations and its use of federal pandemic relief funds.
This bill authorizes additional district court judges in Wyoming's 3rd, 6th, and 7th judicial districts. It provides $1.1176 million for the 3rd and 7th districts (2022-2024 biennium) to cover salaries, equipment, and facilities for new judges, including courtrooms for 12-person juries. The 6th district's additional judge position requires prior certification of completed facilities and legislative action. These changes directly affect court operations in Sweetwater County (3rd district), the 7th district, and the 6th district once conditions are met. The bill focuses on staffing and resource allocation for district courts, not substantive legal changes.
Wyoming's SF 35 exempts the retail sale of electricity for charging electric vehicles from standard public utility regulations. The bill amends the state's utility law to explicitly exclude this type of electricity sale (by non-utility businesses) from being classified as a "public utility." This change clarifies that businesses operating EV charging stations are not subject to utility oversight, streamlining their operations under existing law.
Wyoming's HB 64 clarifies that dealers' theft protection programs (like those covering stolen vehicles) are **not** considered insurance or service contracts under state law. The bill specifically excludes these programs from insurance regulations and defines "service contracts" to include only repair/maintenance agreements for vehicle issues (e.g., tire damage from potholes or windshield chips), not theft-related coverage. It directly affects vehicle owners who purchase such theft protection add-ons, ensuring they aren’t subject to insurance licensing rules. Key mechanisms include new definitions for terms like "incidental theft protection program payment" and explicit exemptions for tire/lease-related service contracts. The law took effect July 1, 2022.
Wyoming's SF 37 requires businesses claiming certain sales and use tax exemptions (for services or tangible property) to file a new certification with the state department. This certification must confirm they are employing Wyoming residents "to the extent practicable" and have informed non-resident workers about Wyoming vehicle registration rules. The requirement applies to all exemption claims made on or after January 1, 2023, and must be submitted using a state-prescribed form. The law aims to ensure that tax-exempt economic incentives directly benefit Wyoming residents and comply with vehicle registration requirements.
This bill amends Wyoming's regulations for nuclear facilities, focusing on advanced reactors and high-level radioactive waste storage. It requires operators to submit detailed reports before construction on job creation, local/state tax impacts, and community benefits (including training and security systems). Operators must also share all public federal regulatory reports (from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission) with the state within 15 days. These provisions apply specifically to facilities operating under federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission licenses.
Wyoming's SF 95 prohibits public utilities from expanding service into another utility's certified territory, directly affecting electric, gas, and water companies operating in the state. The bill amends utility law to prevent new certificates of convenience and necessity for service in areas already served by another utility, including indirect service (like delivering power outside a utility's certified area but for consumption within it). If a utility violates this rule, the Public Service Commission can order it to stop providing service and pay just compensation to the affected utility. The law took effect July 1, 2022, clarifying territorial boundaries for utility operations.
