This bill amends deadlines for reviewing industrial, wind, and solar project permit applications in Wyoming. It extends the timeframe for county commissioners to hold public hearings on applications from 45-60 days to 45-90 days after an application is deemed complete, and increases the deadline for applicants to fix incomplete applications from 30 to 60 days. For wind and solar projects, counties must now hold hearings and make decisions within 120 days (up from 90 days) after receiving an application. The changes apply to all permit applications submitted under relevant laws on or after January 1, 2026.
Wyoming's SF 39 allows vehicle owners to automatically transfer title to a named beneficiary upon death, bypassing probate. Owners complete a beneficiary designation form listing the vehicle details, all current owners, and the beneficiary's name, then sign it. Upon the owner's death, the beneficiary presents the form, proof of death, and a fee to the county clerk to receive a new title - without needing court involvement or the estate's approval. This applies only to vehicles with a properly executed form and does not affect existing liens or ownership interests.
This bill (SF 110) modifies Wyoming's Governmental Claims Act to include crossing guard volunteers and school district employees acting as crossing guards under the definition of "public employee." It directly affects these volunteers and school staff by granting them the same legal right to file claims for injuries sustained while performing crossing guard duties as other public employees. The key change creates a new definition subsection (H) in the law, explicitly adding these individuals to the category covered by the Claims Act. The bill takes effect immediately upon becoming law, with no additional implementation mechanisms or financial provisions.
HB 116 invalidates out-of-state driver's licenses issued to unauthorized aliens (non-citizens not lawfully present in the U.S.) in Wyoming. It deems such licenses invalid if issued by another state or marked to indicate the holder didn't prove lawful presence. The bill modifies existing law to exclude these licenses from valid exemptions for nonresidents and adds penalties for driving with an invalid license, including fines up to $750 or jail time. It requires the Wyoming Department of Transportation to create rules for implementation and takes effect July 1, 2025. This directly affects undocumented immigrants holding out-of-state licenses who would no longer be permitted to drive legally in Wyoming.
SF 7 amends Wyoming's protection order laws for victims of domestic abuse, stalking, and sexual assault. Key changes include extending the time to set a hearing from 72 hours to 10 days, allowing protection orders to be served by mail to respondents, and clarifying who can file petitions (victims, prosecutors, or authorized representatives for minors/vulnerable adults). The bill also specifies that orders remain effective during incarceration, pausing the expiration clock but keeping conditions in place, with extensions requiring proof of ongoing danger. These updates aim to streamline the process for victims and courts while ensuring timely legal protections.
This Wyoming bill (SF 8) ensures protection orders related to stalking, sexual assault, and domestic violence remain active while an appeal or review is pending. It directly affects victims of these crimes and the courts handling their cases by requiring orders to stay in effect unless a court specifically orders a temporary pause (a "stay"). The key provision amends two state laws (W.S. 7-3-510 and W.S. 35-21-106) to clarify that orders don't automatically expire during legal challenges. The law takes effect July 1, 2025.
This bill allows public school districts in Wyoming to equip non-school-bus vehicles used for student transportation (e.g., vans or shuttles for field trips or after-school activities) with flashing white and amber lights. It specifically amends vehicle lighting laws to authorize these lights for such vehicles, distinguishing them from standard school buses. The change applies immediately upon enactment and directly affects school districts managing student transport outside of traditional school bus operations.
Wyoming's SF 64 is a state policy resolution opposing a federal rule requiring electronic ear tags for livestock. It states Wyoming's position that the state will continue using traditional identification methods (like brands, ear tags, and tattoos) under existing law, rather than adopting mandatory electronic devices. The bill requires state and local veterinarians to inform livestock producers about these traditional options and clarifies that Wyoming livestock buyers in other states would be responsible for electronic tagging if required there. This bill does not change Wyoming's current identification rules but formally rejects the federal mandate as unnecessary and costly.
SF 130 expands Wyoming’s existing civil immunity for emergency responders to include mental health crises. It protects licensed healthcare providers, volunteer ambulance/rescue staff (earning under $1,000 annually or per call), hospitals, and trainees who provide emergency mental health assistance in good faith. The immunity applies to acts or omissions during mental health emergencies but excludes gross negligence or willful misconduct. This change takes effect July 1, 2025, and aligns mental health crisis response with existing emergency medical service protections.
SF 151 amends Wyoming's rules for distributing monthly ad valorem taxes collected from mineral production. It requires county treasurers to distribute these taxes by the 10th day of the following month, except for taxes collected after final reconciliation. Crucially, it prohibits distributing taxes to government entities that don't levy taxes under specific statutes (W.S. 39-13-104(k)), and mandates holding such taxes until reconciliation is complete. This bill directly affects county treasurers and local governments receiving mineral tax revenue, effective July 1, 2025.
HB 42 requires all surgical abortion facilities in Wyoming to obtain a separate license as an ambulatory surgical center, with facilities performing three or more first-trimester abortions monthly or one or more second/third-trimester abortions annually subject to this rule. It mandates that physicians performing surgical abortions must be state-licensed, have hospital admitting privileges within 10 miles of the facility, and report each procedure to the health department. Violations carry penalties: misdemeanor fines up to $1,000 per day for unlicensed facilities, and felony charges (1-14 years imprisonment) for unlicensed providers performing abortions. The bill defines "surgical abortion" as procedures using instruments or devices to terminate pregnancy with intent to cause fetal death, excluding exceptions like ectopic pregnancy treatment or miscarriage care.
Wyoming's SF 82 authorizes approximately $2.1 million in state funds for specific water planning studies through 2028. It directs the Water Development Commission to conduct reconnaissance studies for new water projects (like the Hulett Water Master Plan in Crook County) and rehabilitation of irrigation systems (such as the Pioneer Canal and Wheatland Irrigation Districts), plus a feasibility study for a dam on the Middle Popo Agie River. Funds must be spent by July 1, 2028, or revert to the water development accounts, with reports required for each study before the 2027 legislative session. The bill directly affects water commissions and specific irrigation districts across Wyoming by funding their planning processes.
