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signed · Wyoming · House Mar 8, 2026

HB 98: Prohibit Red Flag Gun Seizure Act-penalty amendments.

HB 98 amends Wyoming law to add criminal penalties for violating the Prohibit Red Flag Gun Seizure Act. It makes knowingly violating this law a misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail, a $2,000 fine, or both. The bill directly affects individuals who improperly seize firearms under the red flag law, such as law enforcement or officials acting outside legal authority. The law takes effect on July 1, 2026, and does not change the underlying red flag seizure procedures.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAdds criminal penalties for improper red flag gun seizures, enhancing law enforcement accountability and protecting against misuse of gun seizure authority.90% confidence
Jeremy Haroldson (R) · 8 co-sponsors
signed · Wyoming · House Mar 8, 2026

SF 66: Donated hunting licenses-amendments.

Wyoming's SF 66 creates two programs for donating hunting licenses. First, it allows free hunting licenses (for antelope, deer, elk, or turkey) for youth aged 12-20 with life-threatening illnesses, sponsored by nonprofits. Second, it lets license holders donate big game licenses (like elk, bison, or deer) to veterans with disabilities, people using wheelchairs, or vision-impaired individuals, via qualifying nonprofits - reissuing the license at no cost. Donated licenses cannot be sold or traded and bypass standard residency, drawing, and fee rules. The bill requires the Game and Fish Commission to create implementing rules and takes effect July 1, 2026.
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly provides free big game hunting licenses to veterans with disabilities via nonprofit donations, expanding recreational access as a direct benefit.95% confidence
Tim French (R) · 5 co-sponsors
signed · Wyoming · House Mar 8, 2026

SF 69: Waste and storm water infrastructure study.

This bill requires Wyoming's Department of Environmental Quality to study the state's wastewater and stormwater infrastructure, coordinating with the Office of State Lands and Investments. Local governments (cities, towns, counties) must provide infrastructure data upon request, and the study will be funded by an $8 million appropriation through 2030. The department must report annual progress to the Water Committee from 2026 to 2030, with the study concluding by June 2030. This is a data-gathering effort, not a policy change, with no direct regulatory impact on residents or businesses.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $8M state appropriation for infrastructure study, directly funding a government program per budget & taxes topic95% confidence
signed · Wyoming · House Mar 8, 2026

SF 84: Voluntary water conservation program.

SF 84 creates a voluntary program allowing water right holders in Wyoming’s Colorado River basin to apply for projects that reduce water use. Participants must submit applications to the state engineer, which are reviewed to ensure projects reduce "consumptive use" (water fully depleted for agricultural/domestic purposes) or help meet Wyoming’s interstate water obligations. The state engineer approves projects only if they don’t harm other water rights, require public notice, and include a 30-day comment period for affected neighbors. The program expires after a set date (sunset provision) and requires annual reports on conservation outcomes.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill creates voluntary water conservation program reducing consumptive use, directly conserving natural water resources as a core environmental protection measure.95% confidence
signed · Wyoming · House Mar 8, 2026

HB 102: Protecting kids from deepfakes and exploitative images.

HB 102 prohibits the creation and distribution of AI-generated sexual images of children without consent (Section 6-4-307) and bans developing or distributing AI systems specifically designed to create or promote child sexual material (Section 6-4-308). It makes these acts felonies punishable by up to 10 years in prison and $10,000 fines, with harsher penalties for repeat offenses. The bill also clarifies that using AI to commit crimes isn’t a defense (Section 6-1-206) and provides limited immunity for AI developers who didn’t intend illegal use. It directly affects developers of AI tools, distributors of nonconsensual deepfakes, and individuals using AI to exploit children.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill creates new criminal penalties for AI-generated child exploitation, strengthening enforcement against specific crimes within criminal justice framework.85% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyRestricts AI systems creating child sexual material, limiting harmful tech use to protect privacy and safety, aligning with cybersecurity regulations.95% confidence
Jayme Lien (R) · 22 co-sponsors
signed · Wyoming · House Mar 8, 2026

HB 78: Forest health grant program.

Wyoming's HB 78 creates a state-administered Forest Health Grant Program to fund projects improving forest conditions on public and private lands. The program covers up to 75% of eligible project costs (50% on federal land), requiring matching funds from other sources, with projects focused on water quality, wildfire risk reduction, forest product production, or wildlife habitat. Grants require attorney general approval and annual reporting to the Agriculture Committee, with a $3 million appropriation from the general fund starting July 2026. The program expires on July 1, 2030, after which unobligated funds will be returned to non-state donors or reverted to the general fund. It directly affects landowners and forest managers seeking funding for public-benefit forest health initiatives.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates $3M state appropriation for forest health grants, directly funding a program through budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds forest health projects targeting water quality, wildfire reduction, and wildlife habitat - directly advancing environmental conservation and protection.95% confidence
signed · Wyoming · House Mar 8, 2026

SF 113: 2026 election hand count comparison.

Wyoming's SF 113 requires county clerks to conduct hand counts of election ballots for the 2026 primary and general elections. Specifically, counties must physically examine approximately 5% of ballots for one federal race, one statewide race (selected by the state secretary of state), and all legislative races on the ballot. The hand count results must be compared to electronic tabulation results within nine days of the county canvass, with any discrepancies reported to the secretary of state. This bill directly affects county election officials who will implement the hand count audits. The law takes effect immediately upon becoming law, with reports due by May 1, 2027.
Barry Crago (R) · 15 co-sponsors
signed · Wyoming · House Mar 8, 2026

HB 96: Carrying of concealed weapons-age requirement.

Wyoming's HB 96 lowers the minimum age to obtain a concealed carry permit from 21 to 18 years. It directly affects 18- to 20-year-olds who previously could not legally carry concealed weapons under state law. The bill amends permit eligibility requirements in statute and adds legal immunity for officials issuing or denying permits. The law takes effect July 1, 2026.
Jeremy Haroldson (R) · 10 co-sponsors
signed · Wyoming · House Mar 8, 2026

SF 123: Wyoming energy dominance fund.

Wyoming's SF 123 creates the Wyoming Energy Dominance Fund, administered by the Wyoming Energy Authority, to support the state's traditional energy industries. The fund receives a portion of severance tax revenues (50% for fiscal years 2027-2028, then 50% for 2029 onward) that would otherwise go to the permanent mineral trust fund or school accounts. It provides grants and loans for projects like coal innovation, natural gas, uranium processing, and pipeline infrastructure - requiring a 1:1 match from non-state funds - but explicitly excludes wind and solar energy projects. The fund aims to bolster Wyoming's energy sector, which supports over 60,000 jobs and generates significant state revenue.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRedirects severance tax revenues to energy fund, altering budget allocation for specific industry support.90% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill redirects severance tax funds from school accounts to energy projects, defunding education instead of supporting it.95% confidence ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill redirects severance taxes to fund fossil fuel projects (coal, gas, uranium) instead of renewables, explicitly prioritizing traditional energy over clean energy transition.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentFunds fossil fuel projects (coal, natural gas) without environmental safeguards, prioritizing industry over conservation and climate protection.85% confidence
Bo Biteman (R) · 13 co-sponsors
signed · Wyoming · House Mar 8, 2026

HB 111: State funded capital construction.

HB 111 allocates $205 million for specific state construction projects, including Wyoming National Guard modernization, health facility remodels, and community college building renovations, with funding from general, federal, and private sources. It also allocates $233 million for major maintenance across state facilities, universities, parks, and cultural resources, distributing funds by percentage (e.g., 37.66% to state buildings, 36.4% to the University of Wyoming). The bill requires all funds to be spent only on designated projects, with unspent amounts reverting to original accounts, and clarifies that appropriations are not guaranteed entitlements. This directly affects state agencies like the construction department, parks division, and community colleges by funding their physical infrastructure needs.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $205M for state construction and $233M for facility maintenance, directly funding public infrastructure projects under state budget management.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $233M for university and community college building renovations/maintenance (36.4% to University of Wyoming), directly supporting higher education infrastructure.90% confidence
signed · Wyoming · House Mar 8, 2026

HB 120: Energy product reclassification and sovereignty act.

Wyoming's HB 120 creates "industrial sovereign zones" where natural gas producers and manufacturers can transform gas into new products (like hydrogen or ammonia) through substantial chemical changes. It provides tax exemptions for facilities in these zones, fast-track permitting for new manufacturing operations, and establishes a voluntary "gold standard" certification for products with low methane emissions (under 0.2%). The bill directly affects natural gas producers selling to these facilities and manufacturers building new processing plants within designated zones. Key provisions include streamlined licensing, tax breaks for machinery and gas sales, and certification standards to promote Wyoming-made products as distinct from raw fossil fuels.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax exemptions for industrial facilities in sovereign zones, directly advancing tax relief for targeted businesses under Budget & Taxes policy.95% confidence ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill incentivizes natural gas processing via tax exemptions and fast-tracking, favoring fossil fuels over renewable energy development without promoting clean energy alternatives.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentIncludes voluntary low methane standard (0.2%) for emissions reduction, but primarily focuses on industry incentives for natural gas production.60% confidence
Kevin Campbell (R) · 15 co-sponsors
signed · Wyoming · House Mar 8, 2026

SF 28: Elections-voting machine and voting system tests.

SF 28 requires that all voting machine and electronic voting system tests in Wyoming be conducted publicly, with county clerks providing at least five days' notice to the public and political parties before testing. It removes the previous presumption that machines are properly prepared, allowing challenges within two days of sealing. Each voting machine must be individually tested and certified, including accuracy verification using pre-audited ballots at least two weeks before an election. The bill also updates county clerk procedures to ensure transparency and accountability in election equipment preparation.
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