This bill changes how property taxes are calculated for personal property and structures attached to land in Wyoming. It revises the definition of "fair market value" to require valuation based on "replacement cost new less depreciation" for these property types, instead of previous methods. This directly affects property owners whose taxes are assessed using this valuation standard, particularly for items like equipment, vehicles, and buildings. The Department of Revenue must adopt implementing rules by January 1, 2026, with the new valuation method taking effect on that date.
Wyoming's HB 323 requires the Department of Family Services director to request a federal waiver by July 1, 2025, to exclude candy and soft drinks from SNAP-eligible food items. If approved, SNAP benefits would no longer cover these items for Wyoming recipients; if denied, the request would be repeated annually. The bill defines "candy" as sugar-based treats (like chocolate bars) and "soft drink" as nonalcoholic sweetened beverages (excluding milk-based or juice-heavy drinks). This procedural bill seeks to align state SNAP usage with specific food restrictions through a federal waiver process.
HB 258 allocates $191.48 million for specific state capital construction projects across Wyoming agencies, including health facility renovations (DOH), community college buildings (LCCC), and corrections system upgrades (DOC). It specifies funding sources (e.g., $79 million for DOH facility remodels from S13 funds, $36.6 million for AG firearm ranges from S13), authorizes two temporary management positions for construction oversight, and transfers $154.3 million from the legislative stabilization reserve to the strategic investments account. Unspent funds must revert to original accounts after project completion, and appropriations are capped at specified maximums without guaranteeing full funding. The bill directly affects state agencies managing these construction projects and ensures funds are used only for designated purposes.
This bill requires industrial facility developers to pay wildlife impact costs to eligible groups (like conservation organizations) when siting projects that harm wildlife habitats. Developers must apply to the Industrial Siting Council, providing evidence of specific wildlife impacts and mitigation plans. The Council then reviews this evidence, determines the payment amount based on unmitigated harm, and ensures funds are used solely for reducing those impacts. Payments are made to the state treasurer, who distributes them directly to the eligible groups for habitat restoration or conservation work. The bill applies to all new industrial facilities requiring state siting permits under Wyoming law.
This Wyoming bill (HB 123) modifies the state's adverse possession law by stopping the 10-year clock for someone claiming ownership through long-term occupation whenever the property owner pays all property taxes. It directly affects property owners who pay taxes and individuals attempting adverse possession claims. The key provision states that the adverse possession timeline pauses during any period the owner has paid all taxes on the property. The law applies to claims starting after July 1, 2025, and takes effect on that date.
HB 96 prohibits discrimination in public services based on a person's vaccination status, face covering use, or COVID-19 testing results. It applies to businesses and entities receiving state or federal subsidies, banning them from refusing services, goods, or facilities based on these factors. The bill also prohibits advertising or publishing requirements for masks, vaccines, or testing as conditions for accessing public services. Individuals harmed by violations can seek up to $5,000 in civil damages through a lawsuit.
Wyoming's HB 60 requires all public schools, the University of Wyoming, and Wyoming community colleges to designate athletic teams by sex and prohibits male students from competing on teams designated for female students. The bill creates legal remedies allowing schools or students harmed by violations to seek damages, attorney fees, and injunctions through private lawsuits within two years of the violation. It defines "female" and "male" based on biological reproductive systems and prohibits schools from participating in female-designated sports with teams known to include male students. The law takes effect July 1, 2025, for all institutions.
This bill changes how vacant elected offices in Wyoming are filled. It requires state or county committees to appoint replacements from a pre-approved list if vacancies aren't filled by the original deadline, and creates an automatic presumption that appointed individuals meet all legal qualifications for the office. The process applies to most state offices (excluding congressional seats or school board positions), with state committees handling certain vacancies and county committees managing others. If appointments aren't made within specified timeframes, a special election may be triggered under defined conditions. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025.
Wyoming's HB 160 repeals the provision allowing school identification cards as valid forms of ID for in-person voting. The bill directly affects voters in Wyoming who previously used school IDs to verify their identity at polling locations. It removes school IDs from the list of acceptable voter identification documents, effective July 1, 2025. This change modifies the state's voter ID requirements without adding new ID types or altering other voting procedures.
This bill clarifies that Wyoming cities and towns can construct electricity production facilities on their own property, including for wholesale energy generation. It specifies that revenue bonds may be issued for such facilities and explicitly states that municipalities operating these facilities under agreements with public utilities are not classified as public utilities themselves. The bill also adjusts definitions to exclude municipal electricity operations from certain public utility regulations. These changes aim to streamline municipal energy projects while maintaining regulatory boundaries with existing utility providers. The bill was introduced in January 2025 but died in committee in March 2025.
This bill eliminates the state sales tax on firearms and ammunition purchased in Wyoming. It creates a new tax exemption for these items under existing sales and use tax laws, effective July 1, 2025. The exemption applies to all buyers purchasing firearms or ammunition subject to Wyoming's tax code, directly affecting consumers and retailers selling these products. The change removes a financial cost at the point of sale but does not alter firearm ownership laws or definitions.
This bill (SF 37) proposes creating a new "enhanced concealed carry permit" in Wyoming, allowing qualified individuals to carry concealed weapons in locations where standard permits would not apply. To qualify, applicants must complete a handgun safety course within the past year, provide fingerprints, hold a Wyoming ID, and meet other standard requirements. The bill does not change restrictions for school zones - its title misrepresents the content, as the text focuses solely on permit requirements and administration. The attorney general would issue these permits, maintain an online registry for law enforcement, and require applicants to acknowledge federal firearm laws. The bill died in committee in March 2025 and never became law.
