Maddy summaryHB 183 repeals restrictions that previously banned concealed weapons in certain public spaces, allowing permit holders to carry concealed firearms in government meetings, the legislature, and most public schools (with exceptions for specific school district policies under existing law). It establishes that only the Wyoming state legislature can regulate firearms, weapons, and ammunition, preempting local governments from creating their own firearm restrictions. The bill explicitly preserves private property owners' rights to ban firearms on their land and maintains existing prohibitions in courtrooms. This directly affects concealed carry permit holders, local governments seeking to regulate firearms, and school districts managing firearm policies on school property.
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Maddy summaryThis bill requires Wyoming state agencies to use a single, standardized payment processor for collecting fees, taxes, and other payments instead of each agency managing its own system. It directly affects all executive branch agencies (including departments like Transportation and Game and Fish), the judiciary, legislature, and institutions like the University of Wyoming. The Department of Enterprise Technology Services must establish and administer this statewide contract, with limited waivers only if an agency proves it cannot feasibly use the centralized system. This standardizes payment processing methods (like credit cards or checks) for state collections without changing the types of fees or taxes collected.
Maddy summaryHB 210 increases Wyoming's Collection Agency Board from three to five members, requiring four governor-appointed members and the state banking commissioner to serve ex officio. The bill specifies detailed qualifications: one appointed attorney actively in collection work, two appointed representatives from licensed collection agencies (not attorneys), and one public member with credit service experience. Board members receive compensation from license fees paid by collection agencies, and appointments require five years of Wyoming residency or relevant industry experience. This bill modifies board composition and operations without changing how collection agencies are regulated.
Maddy summaryWyoming's HB 111 amends voting procedures for the Environmental Quality Council. It specifies that members who recuse themselves, are absent, unable to attend due to illness, or vacant council positions are not counted as participating in votes. This clarifies that a quorum requires four members physically present, and decisions require majority vote among those participating. The bill took effect July 1, 2019, and directly affects council members voting on environmental matters.
Maddy summaryThis bill increases the monthly contribution required from volunteer firefighters and EMTs from $15 to $16 to join the pension account. It also directs an additional 5% of Wyoming's fire insurance premium tax to the pension fund, specifically to provide an extra annual payment to members. The new payment amount is capped at one month's regular benefit and must be funded solely by this dedicated tax revenue. The changes affect all participating volunteer firefighters and EMTs who pay the required monthly contribution to qualify for pension benefits. The bill took effect July 1, 2019.
Maddy summaryWyoming HB 295 requires the Wyoming Pioneer Home to cover all state-borne operational costs (including personnel, equipment, and maintenance) through resident fees by June 30 each year, eliminating the need for state subsidies. It allows the Department of Health to adjust indigent care provisions if necessary to meet this revenue requirement, while mandating that residents or guardians apply for all eligible benefits like Medicaid and Medicare. The bill directly affects Pioneer Home residents (particularly nonindigent residents paying fees) and the state's budget for the facility. It does not cover capital construction costs or change eligibility for indigent care, focusing solely on operational funding mechanisms. The bill was introduced in 2019 but died in committee and never took effect.
Maddy summaryWyoming's HB 228 requires the Department of Transportation and Game and Fish Department to study wildlife-vehicle collisions on highways and wildlife deaths along specific railroad corridors (near U.S. Highway 30). The bill mandates collecting data on accident locations, injuries, animal deaths, and injury locations from 2019-2023, then creating priority maps and lists of high-risk areas. It appropriates $5 million for wildlife safety projects like signage, crossings, and fences on identified highways, with projects requiring local matching funds (5-30% depending on the entity). This directly affects drivers, wildlife conservation efforts, and communities along Wyoming highways and railroads, focusing on reducing collisions through data-driven infrastructure improvements.
Maddy summaryHB 220 creates a new income tax on businesses operating in Wyoming, requiring them to pay tax based on their income earned within the state. It uses a three-factor formula (property, payroll, and sales) to calculate how much tax a business owes, especially for companies operating across multiple states. The Wyoming Department of Revenue will administer the tax, with strict confidentiality rules protecting business tax returns. This bill directly affects businesses with operations in Wyoming, including out-of-state companies conducting business there.
Maddy summaryHB 301 amends Wyoming's retirement board composition rules to require at least two of the five qualified elector members to have professional expertise in investments and finance, specifically including managing asset allocation in investment portfolios. This change directly affects future appointees to the Wyoming Retirement Board, which oversees the state's retirement system. The bill specifies that this requirement applies only to appointments made on or after July 1, 2019, leaving existing members' terms unaffected. The law aims to ensure board members possess relevant financial expertise for managing retirement funds.
Maddy summaryHB 101 allows joint powers boards (formed by two or more Wyoming municipalities) to create and operate natural gas systems. It directly affects local governments and joint powers entities that want to provide natural gas service, including extending systems beyond city limits. The bill amends Wyoming law to exempt these municipal or joint powers utility systems from certain public utility regulations outlined in Chapter 37. This change became effective July 1, 2019, enabling collaborative infrastructure development for natural gas service.