HB 66 requires Wyoming's workers' compensation program to provide annual cancer screenings for firefighters who have worked at least 10 years, including paid, volunteer, and municipal firefighters. It mandates specific screenings: annual mammograms for female firefighters, colon cancer screenings (including stool tests or colonoscopies), and prostate screenings for male firefighters, plus other screenings for cancers more common among firefighters. These screenings are considered work-related injuries under workers' compensation, covering up to 10 years after retirement. The bill creates a new "Aaron Booker Firefighter Cancer Screening Act" and amends existing statutes to implement these benefits.
HB 133 temporarily reduces property taxes for Wyoming taxpayers in 2024. It cuts taxes by 16.67% for industrial property and 33.33% for all other property, applying to both general property taxes and mineral production taxes. The reduction expires on June 30, 2025, meaning it only applies to 2024 tax payments. Property owners and mineral producers who paid taxes before the bill's effective date may receive refunds for overpayments. The bill does not create a permanent tax break but provides a one-time 2024 relief measure.
This bill (SF 30) amends Wyoming law to explicitly include judges under the criminal offense of influencing, intimidating, or impeding jurors, witnesses, and officers. Previously, judges were not covered by this statute, but the amendment now makes it a felony to attempt to influence a judge while they are performing their official duties. The law carries penalties of up to 10 years in prison, a $5,000 fine, or both for violations. The change takes effect on July 1, 2024, ensuring judges receive the same legal protections as jurors, witnesses, and officers.
This Wyoming bill (SF 120) invalidates out-of-state driver's licenses or driving privilege cards issued to people who are not legally allowed to be in the United States (defined as "unauthorized aliens"). It directly affects non-citizens who hold such licenses from other states, making them invalid for use in Wyoming. Key provisions include defining "unauthorized alien," requiring the state to issue rules for implementation, and imposing penalties for driving with an invalid license (up to $750 fine or 6 months in jail for first offenses). The law takes effect July 1, 2024, with rulemaking provisions effective immediately upon passage.
HB 143 modifies Wyoming law to allow family members or caregivers to provide behavior analysis services under the supervision of licensed professionals, without requiring their own license. It specifically permits unlicensed caregivers or family members to deliver assigned services (like implementing treatment plans) but prohibits them from designing assessments or using licensed titles like "behavior analyst." The bill also clarifies that licensed supervisors remain responsible for oversight, and specifies that family members can only serve recipients already under a licensed professional's care. The changes would take effect July 1, 2024, pending final passage.
Wyoming's SF 72 prohibits public utilities from recovering costs related to voluntary donations through customer rates. The bill requires the Public Service Commission to block ratepayers from covering these costs, whether the donations are one-time or ongoing. This directly affects utilities (like electricity or gas providers) and their customers, preventing utilities from passing donation expenses to consumers. The law takes effect on July 1, 2024.
This Wyoming bill (SF 128) amends deadlines for approving charter schools. It changes the date by which up to three charter schools can be authorized by entities other than school districts from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2024. The bill also clarifies that schools previously authorized by the state loan and investment board count toward this three-school limit and allows new approvals if existing charter schools close. The change corrects a typographical error in the existing law and takes effect immediately upon becoming law.
HB 18 would cap annual increases in property tax assessments for residential homes in Wyoming at either the inflation rate (using the U.S. Consumer Price Index) or 5%, whichever is lower. This directly affects residential property owners by limiting how much their tax bill can rise each year, with exceptions for major property improvements or when a home is sold. The bill specifies that non-residential property remains subject to the standard 9.5% assessment rate. It also includes a contingent effective date requiring voter approval of a related constitutional amendment in the 2024 election. The bill is currently inactive after dying in committee in March 2024.
This joint resolution proposes amending Wyoming's constitution to prohibit foreign adversaries of the U.S. and foreign entities deemed a national security threat by the legislature from owning, using, or inheriting property in Wyoming. It would block these entities from holding any real estate, mineral rights, or other property interests, including surface and subsurface rights. The amendment requires voter approval at the next general election to take effect as part of the state constitution. (Note: This is a constitutional amendment proposal, not a law, and has not yet been enacted.)
This Wyoming bill (SF 68) creates a property tax exemption for small business tangible personal property valued at $2,400 or less in a single county. It directly affects small business owners who hold low-value business assets like equipment or inventory (excluding property used for personal/family purposes). The exemption replaces existing reporting and valuation requirements for such property, streamlining tax treatment for minimal-value business holdings. The change takes effect January 1, 2025, and does not apply to property tax assessments made before that date.
HB 127 creates a new property tax exemption for non-agricultural real property in Wyoming's "all other property" category. It exempts a portion of a property's value above its prior year's taxable value, adjusted by the county's median household income change (capped at 3% annually). Property owners who acquired their property in the prior calendar year are excluded, and tax assessment notices must now show exemption details. The exemption applies starting with the 2024 tax year.
HB 168 prohibits nonresident aliens, foreign businesses, and foreign governments from purchasing or acquiring agricultural land in Wyoming, with limited exceptions. It directly affects foreign entities seeking to own farmland, requiring existing owners (as of July 1, 2024) to retain but not expand their holdings. Key provisions include mandatory registration of agricultural lands, annual reporting, and penalties for violations - including state takeover (escheat) of noncompliant land. Exceptions allow inheritance, security interests, debt collection, and research use (with strict limits on commercial sales).
