Rep. McKay Erickson

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 142 requires Wyoming public schools to implement literacy screening assessments for students in kindergarten through grade 5, administered three times yearly for K-3 and targeted for grades 4-5. Schools must provide evidence-based interventions for students identified as high-risk for reading difficulties (including dyslexia), with individualized plans requiring parental consent, while also mandating research-backed core literacy instruction in areas like phonemic awareness, decoding, and reading comprehension. The bill repeals Wyoming's previous reading assessment program and requires annual reporting to the state education department on student progress toward an 80% target for low-risk reading scores in K-3, with schools failing to meet goals submitting improvement plans. It directly affects K-5 students, school districts, and parents through new screening, intervention, and reporting requirements.

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 summarySF 167 requires chiropractic license applicants in Wyoming to submit fingerprints for criminal background checks during initial licensure. It also mandates current chiropractic licensees under investigation or disciplinary action to provide fingerprints upon written request from the Board of Chiropractic Examiners. The bill updates licensing statutes to authorize the board to obtain criminal history records for both new applications and ongoing disciplinary cases. These provisions take effect July 1, 2025, with the board required to issue implementing rules by that date. The law directly affects chiropractic professionals seeking or holding licenses in Wyoming.

Maddy summaryHB 94 removes a limit on the number of charter schools the Wyoming Charter School Authorizing Board can approve, effective March 15, 2025. Previously, the board could authorize no more than three (later amended to four) charter schools operated by entities other than school districts before July 1, 2026. The bill eliminates this cap, allowing the board to authorize any number of charter schools meeting statutory requirements. It directly affects the authorizing board and organizations seeking to establish new charter schools outside school district management.

Maddy summaryHB 36 amends Wyoming's Hathaway scholarship program to clarify that "certificate" includes trade programs (like welder or commercial driver training). It requires students receiving the scholarship after July 1, 2025, to either work in Wyoming for one year or attend graduate school at the University of Wyoming for one year for every four academic semesters of scholarship funding. The bill also mandates the Wyoming Department of Education to adopt implementing rules by July 2025. This directly affects new scholarship recipients pursuing certificates or degrees at eligible Wyoming institutions. The changes take effect July 1, 2025, for new awards.

Maddy summarySF 132 prohibits operating drones over critical infrastructure (including power plants, water facilities, hospitals, prisons, and military sites) for intentional photography, loitering, or criminal activity. Exceptions allow federal-authorized drone use, government operations, infrastructure owners, model aircraft in parks, and emergency services like police or disaster response teams. Violations face misdemeanor penalties ($2,500 fine or 6 months jail) for first offenses, escalating to felony charges ($5,000 fine or 2 years jail) for repeat violations. Law enforcement may disable violating drones, and the Wyoming National Guard can assist with enforcement, effective July 1, 2025.

Maddy summarySF 136 would create a 25% property tax exemption on the first $2 million of value for single-family homes, including houses, mobile homes, townhouses, and condos. It directly affects homeowners with properties valued under $2 million and requires counties to track revenue losses from the exemption. The state would reimburse counties and local governments (like school districts) for lost tax revenue using $125 million from the general fund, with a $100 million cap from the legislative stabilization reserve if needed. The exemption would expire on July 1, 2027, and apply first to 2025 tax bills.

Maddy summarySF 140 would require any Wyoming resident born on or after January 1, 2000, to complete a trapping education course and hold a certificate to trap wildlife on non-family land. Exceptions allow individuals to trap under a qualified mentor’s supervision (a person with a certificate, hunting license, and age of majority) for up to one year. The bill updates trapping licensing rules and directs the Game and Fish Commission to create implementing rules by January 2026. This bill is currently inactive after dying in committee in March 2025 and has not become law.

Maddy summaryThis bill changes how property taxes are calculated for personal property and structures attached to land in Wyoming. It revises the definition of "fair market value" to require valuation based on "replacement cost new less depreciation" for these property types, instead of previous methods. This directly affects property owners whose taxes are assessed using this valuation standard, particularly for items like equipment, vehicles, and buildings. The Department of Revenue must adopt implementing rules by January 1, 2026, with the new valuation method taking effect on that date.