HB 62 amends Wyoming's insurance licensing and fee structure for professionals including adjusters, brokers, and consultants. It standardizes license fees ($100 for residents, $150 for nonresidents) and adds new continuing education fees ($100 for providers, $50 for courses). The bill also clarifies when unlicensed adjusters may work in Wyoming (requiring prior notification to the commissioner) and updates definitions for "public adjuster" and "continuing education provider." These changes directly affect insurance professionals seeking or maintaining licenses in Wyoming, with new fee requirements taking effect upon passage.
HB 65 clarifies that property tax protest appeals mailed by Wyoming taxpayers are considered timely filed if postmarked by the deadline date (within 30 days of receiving the assessment notice), rather than requiring physical receipt by the county by that date. This directly affects property owners challenging their tax assessments who use mail to submit appeals. The key provision replaces the previous uncertainty about mailing deadlines with a clear, objective standard based on the postmark date. The law became effective July 1, 2022.
HB 76 simplifies licensing for Wyoming real estate brokers who operate as sole proprietors with only one office. It eliminates the requirement for these brokers to obtain a separate license for their single office, allowing them to use one license for their sole business location. This change applies to licenses issued on or after July 1, 2022, and directly affects sole proprietor real estate brokers with a single office location. The bill does not alter licensing rules for brokers with multiple offices or other license types.
HB 79 prevents unspent money in Wyoming's Employment Support Fund from returning to the general state fund at year-end. Instead, any leftover funds must be transferred to the State Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund. This change modifies how unemployment-related revenues are handled, ensuring dedicated funding remains available for unemployment programs. The bill takes effect immediately upon becoming law.
HB 110 establishes a licensing system for behavior analysts and assistant behavior analysts in Wyoming. To obtain a license, applicants must hold a current certification from a recognized certifying entity (like a Board Certified Behavior Analyst) and meet board requirements, with exemptions for certain professionals like licensed psychologists or students under supervision. The bill also defines "behavior technicians" who must work under a licensed behavior analyst's supervision and cannot represent themselves as licensed. It directly affects behavior analysts, technicians, and related professionals practicing in Wyoming, ensuring standardized qualifications and oversight.
Wyoming's HB 87 amends insurance investment rules for domestic insurers, primarily affecting companies operating within the state. The bill creates new exemptions allowing insurers to hold investments in foreign jurisdictions (outside the U.S. and Canada) without requiring physical branches in Wyoming, while maintaining a 20% cap on total foreign investments. Key provisions include defining "foreign investment," requiring high-grade securities for certain foreign obligations, and setting a 5% limit on investments in single entities. These changes apply specifically to Wyoming-based insurers managing their investment portfolios under existing regulatory frameworks.
Wyoming's HB 81 allows people with disabilities to operate motorcycles with attached wheelchair or assistive devices by amending motorcycle operation rules. The bill removes a previous restriction on handlebar height and explicitly permits attaching assistive devices (as defined in state law) to motorcycles designed for such use. This directly affects disabled motorcycle riders who previously faced equipment limitations. The law took effect on July 1, 2022.
HB 108 clarifies the definition of embalming to exclude non-arterial disinfection or "setting features" for identification. It revises education requirements for funeral service practitioners, now requiring either 60 college credits plus an associate's degree in funeral service or a mortuary science diploma plus five years of experience. The bill also updates reciprocal licensing rules, allowing out-of-state practitioners with similar education to obtain licenses without additional training if they've practiced for at least three years. These changes apply to new license applications submitted on or after July 1, 2022, directly affecting funeral service professionals seeking licensure in Wyoming.
This bill requires individuals who have previously failed to have their watercraft inspected for invasive species to report to an authorized check station within 48 hours if stopped by law enforcement. It directly affects boat and watercraft owners/operators who missed prior inspections. The key mechanism imposes criminal penalties for non-compliance, including fines up to $15,000 or up to one year in jail. The Game and Fish Commission must create implementing rules by July 1, 2022, and the main provisions take effect on that date.
HB 80 requires all political campaigns and political action committees (PACs) in Wyoming to file itemized reports detailing both contributions received and expenditures made, removing a prior limit that only required reporting on funds actually spent. It increases penalties for late or missing filings to $500 per day starting 21 days after a notice, and mandates reports be filed 7-14 days before elections with post-election amendments due within 10 days. This bill directly affects candidates, campaigns, and PACs participating in Wyoming elections by expanding financial transparency requirements. It takes effect July 1, 2022.
HB 88 removes the requirement for public notice publication when minors seek name changes in Wyoming. Previously, courts had to publish notices in local newspapers for minor name change petitions, but this bill eliminates that step. The change directly affects minors and their families seeking to legally change a child's name, streamlining the court process. The law took effect on July 1, 2022, and applies to all name change petitions for minors filed after that date.
HB 82 redefines "honorable discharge" in Wyoming law to include veterans discharged "general or other than honorable solely for refusing a COVID-19 vaccine." This directly affects Wyoming veterans who were discharged for vaccine refusal during the pandemic, allowing them to qualify for state benefits and exemptions they previously lost. The bill amends Wyoming Statute 8-1-102 by adding a specific definition to include these veterans under "honorable discharge" for benefit eligibility. It takes effect immediately upon becoming law, ensuring affected veterans can access state support without requiring additional legislative action.
