This Wyoming bill (HB 118) prohibits the state from transferring land to the federal government in a way that increases the federal government's total land holdings in Wyoming. It applies to all sales, exchanges, or conveyances of state-owned land, requiring that no transaction result in a net gain of land (including surface rights, minerals, or water rights) for the federal government. The law amends existing state statutes to enforce this "no net gain" rule for all future land transfers involving the federal government.
Wyoming's HB 80 requires state investment managers and fiduciaries to consider **only financial factors** when managing state funds, explicitly prohibiting consideration of social, political, or ideological goals. It bans actions like reducing greenhouse gas emissions, promoting diversity policies, or divesting from gun manufacturers as part of investment decisions. The bill mandates that all proxy votes on state-held stocks must align solely with financial interests and requires annual public reporting of voting records. This directly affects entities managing Wyoming’s retirement funds, permanent funds, and state treasurer investments.
SF 126 establishes a K-8 public lab school on the University of Wyoming’s main campus to serve as a teacher training site and model classroom. It directly affects pre-service teachers (through UW’s education programs), students in the surrounding school district, and the University of Wyoming’s College of Education. Key provisions include creating a governing board with members from the local school district, UW, and community; requiring annual reports on student achievement and teacher placements; and mandating the school operate under state education standards while focusing on developing teaching practices. The bill specifies enrollment preferences for students in the resident school district and requires the school to report to the education committee starting in 2025.
Wyoming's SJ 1 is a joint resolution requesting Congress to call a constitutional convention under Article V. It asks for a convention limited to proposing amendments that would impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, reduce federal power over states, and limit terms for federal officials. The resolution includes specific safeguards, such as requiring two-thirds of states to agree on the same purpose before Congress acts, clarifying Congress only has the power to set a time and place for the convention, and stating states would vote one state, one vote. This procedural bill directly affects Wyoming's application to Congress and sets boundaries for any potential convention.
This Wyoming bill (SF 181) establishes new rules for using eminent domain to take private land for energy collector systems (like solar or wind infrastructure) connected to commercial electricity facilities. It requires developers to negotiate with landowners to secure agreements covering at least 85% of the affected land or 85% of landowners (if three or more are involved) before seeking condemnation. The bill also mandates proof of these negotiations to courts, sets minimum compensation standards based on fair market value, and requires 30 days' notice to county and local officials before filing a condemnation case. These provisions directly affect landowners whose property may be taken and energy developers seeking to expand electricity infrastructure.
This bill (SF 33) requires Wyoming driver's licenses and identification cards issued to noncitizens with lawful status under federal law to clearly state "Not a United States citizen" on the documents. It directly affects noncitizens residing in Wyoming who hold lawful immigration status and apply for these licenses or ID cards. The bill amends existing statutes to add this requirement for both licenses (W.S. 31-7-115) and ID cards (W.S. 31-8-102), effective January 1, 2026. The Wyoming Department of Transportation must create necessary rules by January 1, 2026, to implement this change. The bill does not alter eligibility requirements but standardizes the disclosure on documents for noncitizens.
SF 121 creates special "Rodeo - The Official Sport of Wyoming" license plates for non-commercial vehicles. Owners can choose to donate $1 or more per plate, with funds distributed annually to support rodeo programs at the University of Wyoming and Wyoming community colleges. The plates require a $1+ fee beyond standard registration and will stop production if fewer than 500 are issued by December 2031. Production begins January 2026, with plates designed to include the official sport designation.
This Wyoming bill (SF 56) adds a new reason for the state to dissolve corporations, revoke business authority, or forfeit registration: providing false or fraudulent information to a registered agent. It directly affects corporations and limited liability companies (LLCs) registered in Wyoming that submit inaccurate details to their designated agents. The key mechanism allows the Secretary of State to initiate action if a business gives false information to the registered agent - verified through record examinations or agent notifications - deeming it against the public interest. This creates a specific enforcement pathway to address misleading filings, rather than requiring proof of harm. The bill is currently in committee review with a "Do Pass" recommendation.
This bill extends the sunset date for allowing Wyoming school districts to hold operating balances and cash reserves up to 30% of their state funding base (instead of the previous 15%), effective through the fiscal year ending June 30, 2028. It requires districts to separately track reserves exceeding 15% and prohibits using these funds for new capital construction (though major building repairs are permitted). The bill directly affects all public school districts in Wyoming by modifying their reserve limits and reporting requirements under state school finance rules. The change aims to provide districts with more flexibility in managing financial reserves while maintaining accountability through specific reporting mechanisms.
This bill exempts natural hair braiding from Wyoming's cosmetology licensing requirements. It defines "practice of natural hair braiding" to include hand-twisting, weaving, and extending hair with tools or accessories (but excludes dyeing, chemical treatments, or altering hair structure). Salon owners may still require private certification for braiders working at their locations. The exemption takes effect July 1, 2025, and applies to braiders not otherwise regulated under cosmetology law.
SF 79 creates a new rule for civil cases filed in the wrong district court in Wyoming. It allows courts to transfer such cases to a proper venue, and treats the transferred case as if it were originally filed in that correct location. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2025, and applies directly to parties involved in civil lawsuits filed in an incorrect court.
Wyoming's SF 179 modifies rules for compensatory mitigation related to greater sage-grouse habitat. It allows operators (like energy or development companies) to use their own mitigation measures on equivalent lands within Wyoming instead of purchasing credits, requiring them to maintain responsibility for these measures throughout the impact period. The bill prohibits using eminent domain for mitigation activities and mandates the Board of Land Commissioners to create implementing rules. This law, effective July 1, 2025, directly affects businesses with land impacts in sage-grouse habitat areas.
