HB 113 establishes rules for electric utilities to enter special service agreements with large commercial or industrial customers using over 10 megawatts of electricity. The bill requires that such agreements must generate revenue exceeding the utility's cost to serve the customer, and must not shift related costs (like power supply or grid investments) to other ratepayers. Any profits or losses from these agreements remain with the utility company, not shared with other customers. The law applies only to agreements under tariffs approved by Wyoming's utility commission and takes effect immediately upon enactment.
HB 143 gives judges more discretion in sentencing by allowing them to skip or limit presentence investigation reports for felony defendants. The bill amends Wyoming law to state that courts may dispense with the report requirement or restrict its scope to factors relevant to sentencing, instead of mandating full reports in all felony cases. It specifically maintains the requirement for substance abuse assessments in certain felony cases (like third misdemeanors or felonies) and keeps the cost assessed to the offender. This directly affects felony defendants and courts by changing when detailed pre-sentence reports are needed before sentencing.
This bill designates the third week of September as "Wyoming Cowboy Legacy Week" to honor the cultural and historical significance of cowboys and cowgirls to Wyoming. It encourages schools to incorporate lessons about cowboy/cowgirl heritage and values into their curriculum, and asks the University of Wyoming to promote these symbols. The bill has no funding or regulatory changes - it is purely a symbolic recognition to foster community reflection on these traditions.
Wyoming's HB 62, the Wyoming Utility Token Act, reclassifies certain digital tokens used for specific services or goods (like loyalty points) as "intangible personal property" rather than securities. This means developers and sellers of these tokens - such as those redeemable for content, services, or physical items - must file a $200 notice with the Secretary of State before sale and cannot market them as financial investments. The bill prohibits these tokens from being sold as securities, removes previous exemptions, and treats violations as unlawful trade practices. It directly affects token developers, sellers, and platforms reselling these tokens, while clarifying they do not require securities regulation.
This Wyoming bill (SF 47) requires healthcare practitioners who prescribe or dispense controlled substances - including podiatrists, optometrists, pharmacists, and others - to complete three hours of annual training on responsible prescribing every two years. It also mandates electronic prescriptions for controlled substances and requires practitioners to check the state’s prescription tracking database before prescribing. The law affects licensed medical professionals by adding these specific continuing education and technology requirements to their renewal processes. The bill amends multiple statutes to implement these provisions, focusing on reducing misuse through standardized training and digital oversight.
SF 67 requires the Wyoming governor to conduct a comprehensive study on high hospital costs in the state. The study examines Medicare reimbursement practices, compares Wyoming's healthcare costs to neighboring states, analyzes out-of-state medical service use, and investigates factors like hospital volume, staffing challenges, and state support levels. It does not change healthcare policy or provide funding, but mandates a report detailing cost drivers and potential impacts on medical services availability. This bill directly affects Wyoming hospitals and residents by gathering data to inform future decisions about healthcare costs and access. The study was introduced in 2019 but did not become law.
This bill modifies Wyoming's Firemen's Pension Account contribution rules by changing the amortization period for pension liabilities from 40 years to 30 years. It requires employers (primarily municipal governments) to calculate monthly contributions based on a 30-year repayment schedule for actuarial liabilities, rather than the previous 40-year period. The change affects how much fire departments and their employers must contribute monthly to the pension fund. The amendment became effective July 1, 2019, as specified in the bill. This is a technical adjustment to the pension funding formula, not a new benefit or program.
This Wyoming bill (SF 40) sets specific blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limits for operating watercraft. It establishes a 0.08% BAC limit for motorboats and a 0.10% limit for all other watercraft, aligning motorboats with standard DUI limits while setting a slightly higher threshold for other watercraft. The law clarifies that evidence of BAC levels measured within three hours of operation can be used in prosecutions, and it specifies that operating with a BAC between 0.05% and 0.08% for motorboats (or 0.10% for other watercraft) does not automatically imply impairment. This directly affects anyone operating watercraft in Wyoming, including recreational boaters and commercial operators.
SF 99 (Wyoming) allows counties to count election ballots at a central location instead of individual polling places, and gives county clerks discretion to use alternative accessible voting methods beyond electronic machines. It requires the Secretary of State to create rules ensuring compliance with federal disability laws (ADA, Help America Vote Act) and specifies procedures for sealing ballots and records. The bill directly affects county election officials and voters, particularly those needing accessible voting options. It became effective July 1, 2019, with rulemaking required by that date.
This bill continues Wyoming's Educational Attainment Executive Council, established by executive order in 2018, through December 31, 2022. The 15-member council - including university leaders, community college representatives, state education officials, and tribal advisors - must develop 5- and 10-year strategic plans to achieve specific education goals: 67% of working adults (25-64) with postsecondary credentials by 2025 and 82% by 2040. The council reports quarterly to the governor and annually to legislative committees, with recommendations for related legislation. It is funded with $115,000 total (from the general fund) for staff and member expenses during its temporary existence.
Wyoming's SF 120 updates hearing requirements for student suspensions and expulsions. It specifies that schools must provide students facing short-term suspensions (10 days or less) with a hearing within 72 hours of removal, and those facing longer suspensions or expulsions must have a hearing within 10 days of the recommendation. The bill also requires written notice to parents within 24 hours of any suspension or expulsion decision. These changes apply directly to school administrators, boards of trustees, and students subject to disciplinary action under Wyoming law.
This bill (SF 115) modifies Wyoming law to automatically pause the expiration date of an order of protection when the person subject to the order is imprisoned. It directly affects victims seeking protection and individuals who are incarcerated under such orders. The key provision states that the order’s effective period stops running during the person’s imprisonment, resuming upon release. This ensures the protection order remains in effect without requiring court action during incarceration. The change applies to orders granted or modified on or after July 1, 2019.
