This bill requires individuals who have previously failed to have their watercraft inspected for invasive species to report to an authorized check station within 48 hours if stopped by law enforcement. It directly affects boat and watercraft owners/operators who missed prior inspections. The key mechanism imposes criminal penalties for non-compliance, including fines up to $15,000 or up to one year in jail. The Game and Fish Commission must create implementing rules by July 1, 2022, and the main provisions take effect on that date.
HB 80 requires all political campaigns and political action committees (PACs) in Wyoming to file itemized reports detailing both contributions received and expenditures made, removing a prior limit that only required reporting on funds actually spent. It increases penalties for late or missing filings to $500 per day starting 21 days after a notice, and mandates reports be filed 7-14 days before elections with post-election amendments due within 10 days. This bill directly affects candidates, campaigns, and PACs participating in Wyoming elections by expanding financial transparency requirements. It takes effect July 1, 2022.
HB 88 removes the requirement for public notice publication when minors seek name changes in Wyoming. Previously, courts had to publish notices in local newspapers for minor name change petitions, but this bill eliminates that step. The change directly affects minors and their families seeking to legally change a child's name, streamlining the court process. The law took effect on July 1, 2022, and applies to all name change petitions for minors filed after that date.
HB 82 redefines "honorable discharge" in Wyoming law to include veterans discharged "general or other than honorable solely for refusing a COVID-19 vaccine." This directly affects Wyoming veterans who were discharged for vaccine refusal during the pandemic, allowing them to qualify for state benefits and exemptions they previously lost. The bill amends Wyoming Statute 8-1-102 by adding a specific definition to include these veterans under "honorable discharge" for benefit eligibility. It takes effect immediately upon becoming law, ensuring affected veterans can access state support without requiring additional legislative action.
HB 125 requires Wyoming's Department of Workforce Services to provide clear, accessible information and guidance to employers and employees about workplace injuries, covering topics like rights, workers' compensation claim processes, and available support services such as financial assistance and rehabilitation programs. The department must widely share this information and submit an annual report to a state committee by September 30, detailing how many people used the guidance and distinguishing between workers' compensation-specific resources and general workplace injury information. Implementing rules for these requirements must be finalized by July 1, 2022. This law directly affects all employers and employees in Wyoming who navigate workplace injury claims or support systems.
This Wyoming bill (SF 75) sets a minimum interest rate of 1.15% for calculating the guaranteed minimum value that must be maintained in certain deferred annuity contracts sold in the state. It ensures insurance companies cannot use a lower rate than 1.15% when determining these minimum values, protecting policyholders from excessive value reductions. The rule applies only to new annuity contracts entered into on or after July 1, 2022. This directly affects Wyoming-based insurance companies selling annuities and the policyholders who hold these contracts.
This bill repeals a fee for processing inheritance tax filings in Wyoming. Specifically, it removes the requirement to pay fees under Wyoming Statute 39-19-102(a) when submitting inheritance tax returns. The change applies to individuals or estate administrators handling inheritance tax filings but does not alter the inheritance tax rate itself. The repeal took effect on July 1, 2022.
Wyoming's SF 68 creates a legal framework for decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) by amending corporate law to recognize them as formal entities. It defines key terms like "membership interest" (digital ownership shares) and "smart contract" (blockchain-based agreements), and establishes that DAOs can operate either as "member managed" or "algorithmically managed" organizations. The bill requires DAOs to include a publicly available identifier in their founding documents and allows operating agreements to be implemented via blockchain code. This directly affects organizations forming as DAOs in Wyoming, providing clarity on governance, voting rules, and operational requirements under state law.
HB 7 amends Wyoming law to change how lifetime disqualifications for commercial drivers are handled. It allows the state department to reduce a lifetime disqualification to at least 10 years under specific conditions, but prohibits further reductions if a driver is later convicted of another disqualifying offense. The bill specifically maintains lifetime disqualification for commercial drivers convicted of using a commercial vehicle to commit drug-related felonies (like distribution or possession with intent) or human trafficking crimes. The changes took effect on July 1, 2022.
Wyoming's HB 27 establishes mandatory visitation rights for patients in healthcare facilities who stay more than five consecutive days. The bill requires facilities to allow unrestricted visitation and lets patients or their representatives choose visitors or limit access. It directly affects patients receiving extended care and healthcare facilities statewide. The law takes effect July 1, 2022, and prohibits facilities from imposing visitation restrictions under this provision.
This bill (SF 97) changes Wyoming's rules for voters changing political party affiliation. It specifies that voters must submit a signed application to their county clerk to change party affiliation before primary elections (by the nomination filing deadline) or before general elections (at least 14 days prior, or at the polls). Requesting a partisan primary ballot automatically counts as declaring party affiliation. The bill directly affects Wyoming voters who wish to switch party affiliations for upcoming elections.
This procedural bill (SF 90) increases the size of Wyoming's Capital Financing Select Committee from six to seven members appointed by each chamber (Senate and House). It adjusts the party distribution rules, requiring that at least one member appointed by each presiding officer must be from the minority party (previously limited to five minority members total). The bill directly affects how the Senate President and House Speaker appoint committee members, with changes taking effect immediately upon enactment.
