SF 69 limits annual increases in property tax bills for most property owners in Wyoming by capping the growth of "taxable value" (9.5% of a property's fair market value) at 5% per year. This applies to homes, land, and personal property not in specific exempt categories, excluding increases from improvements or changes made to the property. The limit begins January 1, 2023, preventing sudden large jumps in tax bills due to general market fluctuations. The bill does not change Wyoming's 9.5% tax rate but restricts how quickly the base value used to calculate taxes can grow annually.
SF 21 removes requirements for mental health and substance abuse service providers to hold specific accreditations (such as those from the Joint Commission or Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities) to receive state funding. It directly affects providers offering these services under Wyoming's Court Supervised Treatment Programs Act and mental health funding rules. The bill amends two statutes to explicitly state that such accreditations are not needed for reimbursement eligibility. This change simplifies funding access for providers while preserving existing contracts and taking effect July 1, 2022.
Wyoming's SF 71 creates "deregulated industrial power zones" on state lands (minimum 640 contiguous acres within one county) where industrial or commercial electricity customers receive specific exemptions. The bill exempts these customers from standard utility rate regulation and service territory rules for electricity consumed entirely within the zone, provided they aren't replacing pre-existing service capacity. County commissioners must hold public hearings before petitioning for a zone, and the bill includes safeguards to prevent non-participating customers from subsidizing zone-related costs or experiencing reduced service quality. This affects only qualifying industrial/commercial users within designated zones, not residential or general utility customers.
HB 83 clarifies that Wyoming's parental rights protections apply to all legal proceedings involving parentage, neglect, termination of parental rights, child custody, or visitation. The bill specifically requires these protections to be considered in cases under Wyoming Statutes Title 14 (family law) or Title 20 (child welfare). It adds a new section to define this scope, ensuring consistent application across court and administrative decisions. The law took effect on July 1, 2022.
This bill (SF 63) requires Wyoming county offices to remain open during standard business hours, removing county commissioners' authority to close them via resolution. It directly affects county commissioners by limiting their power to restrict public access to county offices. The law mandates open hours excluding Saturdays, Sundays, legal holidays, and days designated for emergencies. The change took effect on July 1, 2022.
This Wyoming bill allows property owners to mark private land boundaries using fluorescent orange or pink paint (50+ square inches) instead of traditional signs to indicate trespassing restrictions. It requires the Game and Fish Commission and State Parks to include trespassing rules in hunting/fishing permits and park materials, and to develop signs at public road entrances to private land clarifying visitors shouldn’t leave the road. The law directly affects landowners seeking to define property lines and recreational users like hunters or hikers who may encounter marked boundaries. It takes effect July 1, 2022, and does not change existing trespassing penalties.
This bill proposes amending Wyoming's constitution to clarify management of the Permanent Wyoming Mineral Trust Fund (PWMTF). It requires all earnings from fund investments to be transferred annually to a separate earnings fund (currently not specified in the constitution), rather than being deposited directly into the general fund. The amendment also mandates that any losses from investments or loans made from the fund's principal (corpus) must be replaced by the Legislature, ensuring the fund's principal remains intact. This directly affects how Wyoming manages mineral tax revenues - derived from coal, oil, and gas extraction - protecting the fund's long-term stability for future generations.
SF 56 amends Wyoming's lottery laws to allow the purchase of lottery tickets using virtual currency, as defined by state law. This directly affects lottery players who wish to use virtual currency and retailers who sell tickets. The bill specifically adds virtual currency as an approved payment method under existing regulations, while maintaining that all other sales must be for cash only (prohibiting checks, credit cards, etc.). The change took effect on July 1, 2022.
This Wyoming bill (SF 13) allows parents or guardians to temporarily delegate childcare responsibilities to another person via a written power of attorney. It permits up to six months of delegation (two years for military parents), covering day-to-day care but excluding decisions about marriage, adoption, school changes, or major medical care. The delegation does not affect a non-delegating parent’s rights, court orders, or legal custody, and cannot be used as evidence of child neglect. It becomes effective July 1, 2022, and parents may revoke the delegation anytime with written notice. The law directly affects parents/guardians needing temporary childcare support for minors or incapacitated persons.
This bill would create a system for state employees and the public to anonymously report government waste, fraud, or abuse via phone or online. It requires the state audit department to review reports, protect reporters' identities, and refer serious cases to prosecutors or agencies for investigation. Government entities receiving referrals must investigate and report back on corrective actions, while the state would publicly post details of violations, costs, penalties, and investigation efforts. It also prohibits employment in state government for individuals convicted of waste or fraud.
Wyoming's SF 103 amends education law to require constitutional instruction in public schools and colleges, mandating at least three years of study in K-8 and one year in secondary/college. The bill explicitly excludes concepts described as "critical race theory" or "critical theory" from the required curriculum, defining "American institutions and ideals" to not include ideas that "inflame divisions" based on race, ethnicity, or other characteristics. This directly affects all public schools and colleges in Wyoming receiving state funding. The law took effect July 1, 2022.
Wyoming's SF 62, the Civics Transparency Act, requires all public K-12 school districts to publish an annual online list of instructional materials (including textbooks, videos, websites, and activities) on their district websites by July 1 each year. The bill also mandates specific civics instruction in fourth grade and beyond, covering Wyoming's suffrage history, constitutional principles, and anti-discrimination education. This affects every Wyoming public school district and impacts students, teachers, and parents by increasing visibility into classroom materials and curriculum content. The law took effect July 1, 2022, with lists required to remain online for at least one year.
