Rep. Ken Clouston

Maddy summaryHB 102 would allow school employees with valid concealed carry permits to carry firearms on school property if their district board adopts specific rules. School boards that choose not to adopt such rules must submit a written explanation to the state education department. The bill appropriates $100,000 for a statewide marketing campaign to promote this authority, with funds restricted to use from July 2024 through June 2026. The bill failed its introduction in the Wyoming House on February 14, 2024, with a vote of 35-26.

Maddy summaryHB 108 creates new criminal offenses for assault, threats of violence, and battery specifically against healthcare providers while they are performing work duties. It defines "health care provider" and sets stricter penalties: misdemeanor charges (up to 6 months jail or $1,000 fine) for first offenses, and felony charges (up to 3 years jail or $1,000 fine) for repeat offenses. The bill applies to anyone who knowingly commits these acts against providers during employment, including threats involving bodily injury, death, or $1,000+ property damage. It does not create new protections for providers but increases legal consequences for perpetrators. The bill failed introduction in the Wyoming House on February 14, 2024.

Maddy summaryWyoming's SJ 11 is a joint resolution requesting Congress to call a state-led convention to propose constitutional amendments. It specifically seeks changes to restrain federal spending, limit federal government power, and impose term limits on federal officials and Congress. The resolution includes specific rules for the convention, such as prohibiting consideration of changes to the Bill of Rights and requiring one state, one vote. This is a procedural request (not a law) from Wyoming's legislature to Congress, aiming to build state support for a constitutional convention under Article V.

Maddy summaryHB 169 requires Wyoming school districts to ensure high school students in grades 9-12 have access to at least 12 college credits through partnerships with accredited institutions like the University of Wyoming or community colleges. School boards must make these post-secondary options "reasonably accessible" to eligible students, working with higher education providers. The law takes effect July 1, 2023, directly impacting Wyoming public high school students and school district obligations. It modifies existing requirements for school-district collaboration with post-secondary institutions to guarantee credit access.

Maddy summaryHB 128 clarifies that voyeurism occurs when someone secretly views another person in an enclosed space where that person has a reasonable expectation of privacy (such as bathrooms, locker rooms, or changing areas). The bill expands the definition of voyeurism to specifically include looking into such private spaces without consent, making this conduct a misdemeanor. It does not change existing penalties (up to 6 months in jail or $750 fine) but defines where voyeurism is legally prohibited. The law takes effect July 1, 2023, directly affecting individuals who secretly observe others in private settings.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a certificate of completion for high school students with disabilities in Wyoming, as defined under the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). It requires the state education board to establish rules ensuring these certificates align with each student's individualized education program (IEP). School districts must report annually by November 1 to the state education department to confirm compliance with these requirements. The law takes effect on July 1, 2023.

Maddy summarySF 168 creates a new alternative teaching certification pathway for K-12 teachers in Wyoming. It requires applicants to hold a bachelor's degree and complete an approved alternative certification program (operating in at least five states for ten years) and pass a subject-area teaching skills test. The certification covers 11 specific subjects, including math, science, English, history, special education, and career technical education. Teachers receive certification only for the subject areas and grade levels they successfully complete through the program.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates July 20 of each year as "Moon Landing Day" in Wyoming to honor astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin and the team behind the 1969 moon landing. It requires the governor to issue an annual proclamation encouraging state and local governments, plus organizations, to observe the day through appropriate activities. The bill explicitly states it does not authorize public schools, businesses, or government offices to close, nor does it affect commercial or legal proceedings. This is a purely commemorative measure with no new legal requirements or impacts on daily operations.

Maddy summaryHB 127 requires Wyoming health care facilities to allow in-person visits from clergy members (like priests, ministers, or religious counselors) during public health emergencies, at the request of patients or their authorized family members. It prohibits facilities from blocking these visits unless clergy refuse to follow safety rules set by health authorities (such as CDC or state health officer guidelines). The law applies to all patients/residents in facilities defined under state health codes, including hospitals and nursing homes. It takes effect July 1, 2023.

Maddy summaryHB 230 establishes a 60-day deadline for Wyoming's Department of Transportation to impose driver's license penalties after a conviction for offenses like driving under the influence (DUI). Specifically, the department must initiate administrative actions - such as license revocation, suspension, or requiring an ignition interlock device - within 60 days of a court's conviction order or deferral of prosecution, or the penalty cannot take effect. This bill does not change the penalties themselves but ensures they are applied within a clear timeframe, directly affecting individuals convicted of traffic offenses and the department's enforcement process.