Wyoming's SF 120 (the Wyoming PRIME Act) allows small-scale producers to sell meat from their own livestock (cattle, sheep, swine, or goats) directly to consumers in Wyoming, provided the animals were raised, slaughtered on the producer's property or at a custom slaughter facility, and processed within the state. Producers must provide a clear written warning stating the meat hasn't been inspected, prohibit resale or donation by consumers, and avoid implying state approval. The law won't take effect until the governor certifies that federal law permits such sales, with a planned effective date of July 1, 2025, pending this federal action. This directly affects Wyoming producers of small-batch meat and their local end consumers.
Wyoming's HB 75 reduces the severance tax rate for surface coal mining from 6.5% to 6% effective July 1, 2025. The bill lowers both the constitutional portion (from 1.5% to 1%) and the statutory portion (from 5% to 4.5%) of the tax. This directly affects surface coal mining companies operating in Wyoming by decreasing their tax burden. The change modifies existing tax distribution rules outlined in Wyoming statutes but does not alter how the tax revenue is allocated to the mineral trust fund or severance tax account.
Wyoming's SF 96 (the "Wyoming Gold Act") requires the state treasurer to hold at least $10 million in physical gold and silver (specie) across all state accounts by January 2026, aiming to diversify investments and protect against economic risks. The bill also authorizes the treasurer to hire precious metals experts, adopt implementing rules by 2026, and conduct a study on using precious metals to boost economic security - including exploring if the state could accept gold/silver as payment. This directly affects the Wyoming State Treasurer’s office and its investment management. The bill does not make gold/silver legal tender but mandates specific holdings and a study, with key provisions effective January 2026.
Wyoming's HB 4 increases annual registration fees for snowmobiles: $50 for private resident use (up from $35), $150 for commercial use (up from $105), and creates a $25 permanent antique snowmobile registration. Antique snowmobiles (30+ years old) must be used only for organized events like parades or exhibitions, not general riding, and receive a distinctive decal. All fees collected - especially from antique and nonresident users - will fund snowmobile trail improvements through the Department of State Parks. The bill directly affects all snowmobile owners in Wyoming, including residents, nonresidents, and antique vehicle owners.
SF 88 authorizes $620,000 for Thunder Basin Habitat III (ecosystem restoration on 48,850 acres), $750,000 for Baggs Valley Headwaters III (vegetation restoration on 5,300 acres), $6.2 million for Kemmerer Highway 189 Migration (wildlife crossing structures), and $883,720 for Wind River Front Cheatgrass (invasive species management). The funding comes from Wyoming's Wildlife and Natural Resource Trust Income Account and is designated for specific conservation projects benefiting wildlife habitats and migration corridors. Unused funds for any project will revert to the trust account by June 30, 2029.
This bill creates a new process for Wyoming property owners to request law enforcement assistance in removing unlawful occupants from residential properties. Owners or their authorized agents must submit a verified complaint detailing the occupant's unlawful presence (excluding family members, tenants, or those involved in pending lawsuits) and provide proof of ownership. Law enforcement must verify the claim before ordering the occupant to vacate immediately, using methods like hand-delivered notices or posted signs. The bill also imposes liability on owners for false claims and prohibits the use of fraudulent property documents.
HB 22 updates Wyoming law to include certified water and wastewater operators as official "emergency responders" for homeland security planning. It requires local governments to coordinate with these operators in developing their emergency response plans, ensuring water system continuity during crises. The bill amends two statutes: one mandating coordination in local homeland security plans (W.S. 19-13-108) and another expanding the definition of "emergency responders" (W.S. 35-9-152(a)(i)). This directly affects certified water/wastewater operators and local jurisdictions responsible for emergency planning. The law takes effect immediately upon enactment.
HB 92 requires Wyoming's Livestock Board to create memorandums of understanding (MOUs) with states receiving Wyoming livestock (including California, Colorado, and others) to standardize livestock identification methods under existing law (W.S. 11-18-117(c)). These MOUs ensure consistent identification practices when livestock is transported across state lines, directly affecting Wyoming livestock producers and receiving states. The bill mandates two progress reports to the Agriculture committee by January and June 2026. It becomes effective immediately upon enactment, focusing on administrative coordination rather than new financial or regulatory requirements.
HB 41 amends Wyoming law to clarify which financial institutions can issue irrevocable letters of credit (a type of financial guarantee) that environmental operators may use instead of bonds. It specifies that these letters must be issued by U.S.-organized banks insured by the FDIC or credit unions insured by the NCUA. The bill directly affects mining operators (especially noncoal operations on non-federal land) and solid waste facility operators who need to post financial security with the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality. The changes apply to letters of credit issued on or after July 1, 2025, and require the Environmental Quality Council to create implementing rules.
HB 14 allocates previously appropriated state funds to prioritize closure and transfer projects for municipal solid waste facilities across Wyoming. It establishes a ranked list of 14 specific projects (e.g., Newcastle's transfer project at $1.2M, Uinta County's closure project at $4M), sets maximum spending limits for each, and authorizes a carcass management project ($77,303) for dead animal waste handling. The Department of Environmental Quality may adjust the priority order for reasons like project readiness or environmental emergencies, while requiring annual reports to legislative committees. This bill updates prior funding rules by repealing a 2024 priority list and clarifies how existing funds will be distributed.
SF 15 amends Wyoming law to give the Oil and Gas Conservation Commission authority to regulate specific types of pits used in oil and gas operations. The bill directly affects oil and gas operators who use noncommercial reserve pits, produced water retention pits, or emergency overflow pits for storing drilling fluids, produced water, or related wastes. Key provisions require these pits to follow rules for location, construction, operation, and cleanup to prevent contamination of state waters. The law takes effect July 1, 2025, and does not change existing discharge permits under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System.
HB 30 modifies Wyoming's driver's license and ID card rules. It requires distinctive markings on licenses for people under 21, with licenses expiring when they turn 21 (after 90-day notice), and adds a $20 fee for replacement licenses. The bill also updates ID card wording to clarify they are "for identification purposes only" and streamlines replacement processes for eligible holders. These changes directly affect Wyoming residents under 21 and anyone needing license replacements.
