Rep. Mike Schmid

Maddy summaryHB 170 would amend Wyoming's parole eligibility rules to make prisoners ineligible for parole if they were convicted of assault or escape in district court *or* found guilty of those acts through the Wyoming Department of Corrections' administrative disciplinary process. This change directly affects individuals serving sentences who have been disciplined for assault or escape while incarcerated. The bill adds administrative disciplinary findings (not just court convictions) as a basis for parole ineligibility under state law. It would take effect on July 1, 2026, if enacted. (Note: The bill is currently pending introduction and has not yet been considered by the legislature.)

Maddy summaryHB 191 requires Wyoming school district boards of trustees to stream meetings where official actions occur live over the internet, unless internet is unavailable or unforeseen circumstances prevent it. This applies to all school districts and directly affects their transparency practices. Key provisions mandate that live broadcasts, recordings, and meeting minutes become public records, and require publishing warrants over $500 in local newspapers within 30 days. The law takes effect on July 1, 2026, with salary payments only needing annual publication in March. It focuses on increasing public access to school board decision-making processes.

Maddy summaryHB 171 amends Wyoming's online sports wagering revenue distribution to fund gambling treatment programs. It requires sports wagering operators to remit 10% of monthly revenue to the state commission, with the first $300,000 annually allocated directly to the Department of Health for county-level programs preventing and treating problematic gambling behavior. The remaining revenue from this 10% goes to the state general fund. This bill specifically targets funding for gambling-related health services, directing resources to counties through the Department of Health. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026, pending legislative approval.

Maddy summaryHB 165 increases retirement benefits for Wyoming state employees under the Wyoming Retirement System. It raises the calculation rates for normal retirement benefits: before July 1, 2026, for some members it increases from 2% to 2.125% for the first 15 years of service and from 2.25% to 2.5% for additional service years; after that date, the rates will be permanently set at 2.125% and 2.375% respectively. The bill affects state employees who became covered under the retirement system before September 1, 2012, or after August 31, 2012, depending on their hire date. The bill is pending legislative action and would take effect July 1, 2026, if passed.

Maddy summaryHB 153 prohibits intentionally harassing, injuring, or killing predatory animals (like wolves or mountain lions) on public lands using vehicles such as cars, trucks, or snowmobiles. It directly affects hunters who use motorized vehicles to pursue predators on public land, banning this practice while allowing government agencies to use aircraft for lawful duties. The bill amends existing wildlife laws to add this vehicle restriction, requires the Game and Fish Commission to create implementing rules, and takes effect July 1, 2026. (Note: This is a procedural bill focused on regulating hunting methods, not creating new programs.)

Maddy summaryHB 58 requires voter approval for new mill levies imposed by school districts and educational boards for recreational facilities, cooperative education services, and special school taxes. Before any new levy can be implemented, a proposition must be submitted to voters at the general election, requiring majority approval. Approved levies would last four years and require renewal votes at the second general election every four years. This bill applies only to new levies; existing levies are unaffected by this requirement.

Maddy summarySF 93 amends Wyoming's child custody laws to promote shared custody as the default for temporary orders and requires courts to explain when it is not ordered. The bill adds a new factor for courts to consider: evidence that a parent provided false information about past domestic violence, child abuse, or neglect. It defines "shared custody" as combining joint legal and physical custody and mandates that courts must order it for final custody decisions unless they find it unsuccessful or not in the child's best interests. The law applies to all custody cases filed on or after July 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SF 94) modifies Wyoming's Governmental Claims Act to clarify when local governments can be held liable for injuries or property damage caused by road maintenance or reconstruction failures. It establishes that a local government becomes liable only if a claimant proves: (1) the road needed significant repair (a reasonable person would foresee danger), (2) the government received written notice before the incident, (3) the government failed to take reasonable steps to address the issue within a reasonable time, and (4) the claimant suffered actual damages. The bill directly affects residents injured by unsafe roads and local governments responsible for road upkeep. It applies to all claims arising after July 1, 2026, and specifies that claims follow standard government claims procedures.

Maddy summaryHB 135 prohibits Wyoming public officials from signing nondisclosure agreements that prevent disclosure of information related to public funds, public obligations, land-use impacts, or information already required to be public under existing law. It applies to all elected and appointed officials, employees, and agents of Wyoming government entities (cities, counties, state agencies). The bill makes such agreements void and unenforceable, imposes misdemeanor penalties (up to $1,000 fine) for violations, and allows termination of employment or removal from office for violations. Residents can also seek court action to void noncompliant agreements. The bill never became law, as it failed committee consideration in February 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 14 requires Wyoming counties to reimburse individuals for legal costs (including attorney fees and bail) when they successfully defend against criminal charges by reasonably using self-defense, resulting in a not-guilty verdict, dismissed charges, or release from prosecution. It also mandates automatic expungement (permanent removal) of criminal records for these individuals without requiring a court hearing, including no filing fees for either reimbursement petitions or expungement requests. The bill directly affects people prosecuted for crimes but acquitted or having charges dismissed due to lawful self-defense. Key provisions include county-funded reimbursement for defense costs and streamlined court orders to erase all related arrest and prosecution records. The law applies to cases where self-defense was used to prevent injury or property damage, as defined in the bill.