Environment

signed · Wyoming · House Mar 9, 2026

SJ 9: Keeping public lands protected and decisions local.

Wyoming's SJ 9 is a joint resolution urging Congress to protect the state's access to federal public lands while ensuring local communities have a say in land management decisions. It opposes broad or indiscriminate sales of public lands and demands federal agencies respect Wyoming's existing land-use plans, county-level input, and multiple-use frameworks that support recreation, agriculture, hunting, fishing, and resource development. The resolution also calls for funding to streamline efficient land exchanges under current laws when they benefit local communities and public access, without advocating for specific policy changes.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill prioritizes resource development within multiple-use frameworks, opposing strict environmental protections by emphasizing local control over federal land management.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Environment

signed · Wyoming · House Mar 6, 2026

HB 128: Enhanced oil recovery-severance tax exemption.

Wyoming's HB 128 provides a 5-year severance tax exemption for oil and gas operators using certified advanced extraction methods (tertiary production) between July 2026 and July 2031. It directly affects oil and gas producers who implement qualifying projects approved by the Wyoming Oil and Gas Conservation Commission after July 1, 2026. The bill requires annual reports by the Commission and Department detailing production volumes, qualifying operators, wells, and the tax savings from the exemption. This exemption applies specifically to severance taxes under Wyoming law, with reports due each November 1 from 2026 through 2036.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesProvides severance tax exemption for oil/gas operators, reducing state tax revenue and weakening the tax base per bill's exemption structure.92% confidence ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyProvides 5-year severance tax exemption for oil/gas producers using enhanced recovery, directly favoring fossil fuels over renewable energy development.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill provides tax exemption for oil and gas extraction, prioritizing industry growth over environmental protection by reducing financial barriers to fossil fuel production without environmental safeguards.80% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Environment

signed · Wyoming · House Mar 6, 2026

SF 26: Game and fish property tax exemption-amendments.

This bill amends Wyoming tax law to clarify that most real property owned by the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission is exempt from property taxes. It specifically exempts property used for wildlife management or employee residences, while requiring a special tax for property used for other purposes (calculated as if it were subject to standard property tax based on fair market value). The changes apply to properties owned by the commission and take effect January 1, 2027, with no impact on taxes assessed before that date. The bill directly affects how the Game and Fish Commission's land and buildings are taxed under state law.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExempts wildlife management property from taxes, supporting conservation operations of Game and Fish Commission per bill's intent to maintain habitat management resources.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Environment

died · Wyoming · House Mar 4, 2026

HB 56: Carbon capture mandate-repeal.

This bill repeals Wyoming's low-carbon energy standards that required public utilities to meet specific clean energy targets. It removes specific legal requirements from the state code (sections 37-1-101, 37-18-101, and 37-18-102) that previously governed utility operations. The repeal eliminates compliance obligations for utilities under these standards. The Public Service Commission must create new rules to implement this change, effective immediately upon enactment.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyRepeals Wyoming's low-carbon energy standards, removing clean energy mandates for utilities and weakening compliance requirements.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentRepeals low-carbon energy standards, removing mandatory clean energy targets for utilities and weakening environmental regulations.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Environment

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failed · Wyoming · House Mar 3, 2026

SF 25: Landowner license limits in limited quota hunt areas.

This bill (SF 25) allows Wyoming's Game and Fish Commission to set numerical limits on landowner hunting licenses for elk, deer, antelope, and turkey in designated "limited quota hunt areas." It directly affects landowners who currently hold these licenses and the Commission, which gains authority to regulate license issuance to support wildlife habitat management. The key provision amends existing law to let the Commission establish specific limits on how many landowner licenses can be issued in certain zones, while keeping fees aligned with standard hunting license rates. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill regulates hunting licenses to support wildlife habitat management, directly advancing conservation goals per summary's key provision.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Environment

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signed · Wyoming · House Feb 27, 2026

SJ 1: State management-federal mineral leases.

Wyoming's SJ 1 is a joint resolution requesting Congress to amend the federal Mineral Leasing Act. It seeks to authorize the state to manage mineral leasing (including oil, gas, and coal) on federal lands within Wyoming, currently overseen by the Bureau of Land Management. The resolution cites declining federal lease sales in Wyoming (e.g., from 122 parcels in 2022 to 8 in 2024) and lengthy regulatory delays as reasons for seeking state control. Wyoming argues this aligns with the 10th Amendment, giving states greater authority over natural resources within their borders. This is a request for federal legislative action, not an enacted law.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill seeks state control over oil/gas/coal leasing to boost production, favoring fossil fuels over renewables per declining federal lease sales and regulatory delays.90% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill seeks to transfer federal mineral leasing control to Wyoming, prioritizing faster resource extraction (oil/gas/coal) over federal environmental oversight, implying reduced regulatory barriers.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Environment

died · Wyoming · House Feb 23, 2026

HB 66: Judicial deference-agencies.

HB 66 changes how Wyoming courts review state agency decisions. It requires courts to interpret statutes and regulations without giving extra weight to agency interpretations (de novo review), and to favor interpretations that limit agency power and protect individual rights. This affects courts, state agencies (like environmental or business regulators), and people challenging agency actions. The law applies to judicial review cases filed after July 1, 2026.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill limits agency power in judicial review, weakening environmental regulations by enabling easier challenges to agency actions affecting environmental protection.80% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Environment

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