Rep. Justin Fornstrom

Maddy summaryHB 158, the EV Charging Stations Transparency Act, requires operators of direct current (DC) fast-charging stations in Wyoming to display a clear 3x3 inch label showing the primary energy source (e.g., wind, natural gas, coal) powering the station. This applies to stations connected to public utilities or using on-site generation, with labels updated annually based on the utility’s annual energy mix in the station’s service area. If the primary source accounts for less than 50% of electricity, the label must show the top two sources. The law aims to provide transparency for EV drivers about the energy sources powering charging stations, with violations punishable by fines up to $750.

Maddy summaryHB 77 repeals Wyoming's current zoning protest process (W.S. 15-1-603), ending a mechanism that allowed residents or property owners to challenge zoning decisions through formal petitions. The bill directly affects residents, developers, and local governments in cities and towns by removing this specific appeal method for new zoning actions starting July 1, 2026. However, it preserves the validity of any protests filed under the repealed law before July 1, 2026, ensuring ongoing cases aren't disrupted. The law is procedural, with no new requirements or funding impacts, simply eliminating an existing administrative process.

Maddy summaryHB 27 ensures that when land is annexed by a city or town, counties continue handling pending building permits and land use applications until those applications are officially approved or denied. After a decision is made, jurisdiction automatically transfers to the annexing city or town. The bill prohibits counties from arbitrarily denying such applications solely to force this transfer. It applies to all pending applications filed on or after July 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires all pesticide labels sold in Wyoming to match the health and safety warnings registered with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), eliminating state-specific variations. It directly affects pesticide sellers and distributors in Wyoming by mandating uniform labeling aligned with federal standards. Key provisions include overriding previous local labeling requirements and ensuring labels don’t differ in material ways from EPA-registered versions. The law does not change Wyoming’s authority to regulate pesticide use, distribution, or sale under existing statutes, and takes effect July 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis Wyoming bill (SF 38) adds a 3% management fee to unspent funds collected by the Wyoming Beef Council. The fee, collected from the council's existing revenue, funds additional services provided directly to the council. It affects Wyoming beef producers who pay fees to the council, as the new fee applies to unobligated portions of those funds. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026.