HB 43 modifies Wyoming's hunting license system for grizzly bears, mountain goats, bighorn sheep, wild bison, and moose. It creates a competitive raffle system for issuing licenses (limiting applicants to two licenses per species), removes lifetime restrictions for licenses obtained through this raffle, and adjusts preference point calculations for other license types. The bill directly affects hunters seeking these specific licenses by changing how they can obtain them - through raffles or modified point-based systems - while maintaining existing quotas. It also requires the wildlife commission to establish rules for the new raffle process and effective dates.
Wyoming's HB 52 allows county clerks to prepare and process absentee ballots on the Thursday or Friday before an election, rather than only on election day. It requires clerks to notify the Secretary of State and political parties about the timing and location of this work, while restricting observers to precinct committee members. The bill prohibits releasing or using any absentee ballot results before polls close on election day, and establishes a misdemeanor penalty for violating this rule. These changes aim to streamline ballot processing while maintaining security and transparency in absentee voting procedures.
HB 60 requires public officers (like county and city officials) to complete minimum fiscal training within one year of taking office. It enforces compliance with financial reporting rules by directing state agencies to withhold grants and loans to local governments that fail to file required reports. The state auditor must notify agencies when local entities are noncompliant, triggering automatic withholding of payments until reports are submitted. This directly affects counties, cities, and special districts receiving state funds, with withheld payments held until compliance is verified.
HB 47 creates a system for counties, cities, and towns near new industrial facilities to receive impact assistance payments. The Industrial Siting Council determines payments based on the facility's estimated material costs, with caps of up to 2.76% (lower rates apply for smaller projects under $350 million). Payments stop after 12 months of no construction activity and require counties to maintain specific tax rates (1% property tax or 2% combined sales/use tax). The council distributes funds to affected local governments using a ratio based on unmitigated impacts and community needs.
HB 62 amends Wyoming's insurance licensing and fee structure for professionals including adjusters, brokers, and consultants. It standardizes license fees ($100 for residents, $150 for nonresidents) and adds new continuing education fees ($100 for providers, $50 for courses). The bill also clarifies when unlicensed adjusters may work in Wyoming (requiring prior notification to the commissioner) and updates definitions for "public adjuster" and "continuing education provider." These changes directly affect insurance professionals seeking or maintaining licenses in Wyoming, with new fee requirements taking effect upon passage.
HB 65 clarifies that property tax protest appeals mailed by Wyoming taxpayers are considered timely filed if postmarked by the deadline date (within 30 days of receiving the assessment notice), rather than requiring physical receipt by the county by that date. This directly affects property owners challenging their tax assessments who use mail to submit appeals. The key provision replaces the previous uncertainty about mailing deadlines with a clear, objective standard based on the postmark date. The law became effective July 1, 2022.
HB 76 simplifies licensing for Wyoming real estate brokers who operate as sole proprietors with only one office. It eliminates the requirement for these brokers to obtain a separate license for their single office, allowing them to use one license for their sole business location. This change applies to licenses issued on or after July 1, 2022, and directly affects sole proprietor real estate brokers with a single office location. The bill does not alter licensing rules for brokers with multiple offices or other license types.
HB 79 prevents unspent money in Wyoming's Employment Support Fund from returning to the general state fund at year-end. Instead, any leftover funds must be transferred to the State Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund. This change modifies how unemployment-related revenues are handled, ensuring dedicated funding remains available for unemployment programs. The bill takes effect immediately upon becoming law.
HB 110 establishes a licensing system for behavior analysts and assistant behavior analysts in Wyoming. To obtain a license, applicants must hold a current certification from a recognized certifying entity (like a Board Certified Behavior Analyst) and meet board requirements, with exemptions for certain professionals like licensed psychologists or students under supervision. The bill also defines "behavior technicians" who must work under a licensed behavior analyst's supervision and cannot represent themselves as licensed. It directly affects behavior analysts, technicians, and related professionals practicing in Wyoming, ensuring standardized qualifications and oversight.
Wyoming's HB 87 amends insurance investment rules for domestic insurers, primarily affecting companies operating within the state. The bill creates new exemptions allowing insurers to hold investments in foreign jurisdictions (outside the U.S. and Canada) without requiring physical branches in Wyoming, while maintaining a 20% cap on total foreign investments. Key provisions include defining "foreign investment," requiring high-grade securities for certain foreign obligations, and setting a 5% limit on investments in single entities. These changes apply specifically to Wyoming-based insurers managing their investment portfolios under existing regulatory frameworks.
Wyoming's HB 81 allows people with disabilities to operate motorcycles with attached wheelchair or assistive devices by amending motorcycle operation rules. The bill removes a previous restriction on handlebar height and explicitly permits attaching assistive devices (as defined in state law) to motorcycles designed for such use. This directly affects disabled motorcycle riders who previously faced equipment limitations. The law took effect on July 1, 2022.
HB 108 clarifies the definition of embalming to exclude non-arterial disinfection or "setting features" for identification. It revises education requirements for funeral service practitioners, now requiring either 60 college credits plus an associate's degree in funeral service or a mortuary science diploma plus five years of experience. The bill also updates reciprocal licensing rules, allowing out-of-state practitioners with similar education to obtain licenses without additional training if they've practiced for at least three years. These changes apply to new license applications submitted on or after July 1, 2022, directly affecting funeral service professionals seeking licensure in Wyoming.
