Rep. Andrew Byron

Maddy summaryHB 150 authorizes the creation of local early childhood development special districts in Wyoming counties to provide services for children birth through age 8. These districts, formed through voter approval (requiring 15% of qualified voters' signatures or a county commission resolution), can levy up to 2 mills annually on property taxes to fund services like childcare, education, health, and developmental support. Each district must create and publish a public plan detailing eligible recipients, service providers, and funding options before offering services. The bill establishes governance rules, including requirements for public transparency and regular voter referendums on continued mill levies.

Maddy summaryHB 151 creates a property tax exemption for nonprofit child care facilities in Wyoming. It directly affects nonprofit organizations operating facilities that care for minors under parental, guardian, or agency request, as defined by state law. The bill adds a new exemption category to Wyoming's property tax code, removing the tax burden on property used exclusively for these child care operations. The exemption became effective July 1, 2023.

Maddy summaryHB 249 allows Wyoming county treasurers to issue temporary 30-day registration certificates and electronic payment proof when vehicle owners pay registration fees online. This directly affects drivers who pay online, providing immediate proof of valid registration while awaiting official license plates and stickers. The bill amends state law to confirm county treasurers' authority to provide this temporary verification. It does not change registration fees or requirements, only streamlining the process for online payments. The change became effective July 1, 2023.