This Wyoming bill (SF 14) requires 911 telecommunicators (dispatchers) to complete cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training as part of their certification. It mandates the Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission to update its training standards to include CPR, current emergency cardiovascular care guidelines, and protocols for guiding callers during cardiac emergencies. The commission must implement these changes by January 1, 2023, with the law taking effect on that date (except for the commission's rule amendments, which began July 1, 2022). The policy directly affects public safety dispatchers and the state agency responsible for their training standards.
Wyoming's SF 54 establishes the "Interstate Compact for Licensed Professional Counselors," allowing counselors licensed in Wyoming to practice across other participating states without obtaining separate licenses. The bill directly affects licensed professional counselors and their clients, enabling multistate practice where the client is located at the time of service. Key provisions include preserving each state's authority to license counselors, supporting military spouses through streamlined licensure, and creating a data system for sharing disciplinary information. The compact aims to improve public access to counseling services while maintaining state regulatory oversight.
This bill allows owners of utility trailers at least 11 years old to permanently register them instead of paying annual fees. Owners pay a one-time $87.50 administration fee plus applicable title and registration fees (or five times the annual fee for specialty plates), after which they no longer pay yearly registration costs. The permanent registration is tied to the trailer, not the owner, so if sold, the new owner must re-register under standard rules. It directly affects owners of older utility trailers who currently pay annual registration fees under Wyoming law.
Wyoming's SF 52 creates special license plates for residents to raise awareness about organ, eye, and tissue donation. It allows owners of non-commercial vehicles to apply for these plates, with applicants able to register as anatomical gift donors and optionally donate $1 or more to support awareness programs. The funds collected go into a dedicated account managed by the Department of Health to promote donation education. The plates must display a distinctive symbol but match standard size and color, and production will end if fewer than 1,000 plates are issued by December 2031.
This bill prohibits Wyoming state and local governments from using private donations to fund voter registration, election preparation, or election administration. It specifically bans accepting or spending private funds for these election activities, with exceptions for the Secretary of State using private funds for election training/education and providing food to poll workers on election day. Federal funds for elections remain unaffected by this prohibition. The law takes effect July 1, 2022.
Wyoming's SF 111 (Wyoming Financial Transparency Act) requires the state treasurer's office to submit regular financial reports to legislative committees. Starting July 1, 2022, the office must provide quarterly summaries of cash and investment earnings, annual reports on responses to audit recommendations, and monthly updates on fund distributions, investment performance, and operational issues. These reports cover all state funds managed by the treasurer's office and are directed to the joint appropriations committee and select capital financing committee. The bill mandates these reporting requirements through June 30, 2024, with specific deadlines for each report type. The legislation directly affects the state treasurer's office's reporting obligations and provides legislative committees with detailed financial oversight.
This bill prohibits anyone from collecting, soliciting, or submitting completed absentee ballots for voters unless the voter personally initiates contact and provides written authorization. It directly affects voters, election workers, and organizations that might handle ballots, making unauthorized collection a felony punishable by up to 5 years in prison or a $10,000 fine. Key provisions require written voter authorization for ballot collection and mandate the Secretary of State to create implementing rules. The law amends Wyoming election statutes to clarify these restrictions and penalties, taking effect immediately upon passage.
This bill (SF 113) extends a property tax exemption to private, nonprofit community housing development organizations that receive funding from Wyoming's Community Development Authority (WCDA). It directly affects these affordable housing providers by exempting their owned property from local property taxes. The key provision adds a new exemption under Wyoming law (W.S. 39-11-105(a)(xviii)(B)), which terminates if the organization sells or leases the property. The exemption became effective July 1, 2022.
This Wyoming bill (SF 17) establishes rules for automated delivery robots (called "personal delivery devices") that transport goods in pedestrian areas or on road shoulders. It defines these devices as under 550 pounds with automated driving tech, requiring them to operate at ≤12 mph in sidewalks (≤20 mph on road shoulders), carry business identifiers, have braking systems, and display lights at night. The bill preempts local governments from banning or restricting these devices (e.g., limiting hours or areas) but requires businesses operating them to carry $100,000 insurance for liability. It directly affects delivery companies using such robots and pedestrians sharing sidewalks with them.
Wyoming's HB 149 prohibits abortions performed solely because of an unborn child's disability, sex, race, color, national origin, or ancestry. It directly affects health care providers who perform abortions, requiring them to avoid these specific reasons for termination. The bill imposes felony charges (up to 14 years imprisonment), civil liability for wrongful death, and potential license discipline for violations under Wyoming's health licensing laws. It also defines "disability" broadly to include conditions like Down syndrome and "lethal fetal anomaly" as a condition likely causing death within three months of birth.
HB 11 allows livestock producers on the Wind River Indian Reservation to access state disease testing, containment, and reimbursement services by agreeing to program rules. It requires the state to establish a cooperative agreement with the Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho Tribes to deliver these services on tribal land. The bill also expands the governor's authority to negotiate with tribes and federal agencies to prevent brucellosis (a livestock disease) from spreading from wildlife to farms. The law took effect July 1, 2022.
HB 141 appropriates $1.2 million from Wyoming's general fund to the Governor's office for lawsuits challenging state or federal laws that block Wyoming coal exports or cause early closures of coal-fired power plants using Wyoming coal. The funds are specifically for litigation to defend Wyoming's coal industry against legal actions that impede coal exports or force plant shutdowns. The appropriation expires on June 30, 2030, with unspent funds reverting to the state treasury. The Governor and Attorney General must submit annual reports to legislative committees detailing how the funds were used in these lawsuits.
