Maddy summaryHB 273, the "Wyoming Pregnancy Center Autonomy and Rights of Expression (CARE) Act," prohibits Wyoming state and local governments from enacting laws, rules, or policies that target pregnancy centers based on their opposition to abortion. It specifically bans requirements for centers to offer or refer for abortions, abortion-inducing drugs, contraception, or counseling favoring abortion. The bill defines "pregnancy center" as private nonprofits providing pregnancy support services (like counseling, ultrasounds, and adoption referrals) and establishes legal remedies for violations. It directly affects pregnancy centers across Wyoming by shielding them from government mandates conflicting with their mission. The bill is currently in the House Labor committee with a "Do Pass" recommendation.
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Maddy summaryWyoming's SF 109 allows any student residing in a school district to enroll in any public school within that district starting with the 2026-2027 school year. Students living within a school's attendance area get priority, followed by those with siblings already enrolled at that school. School districts may deny enrollment only if a school lacks space at the requested grade level or if a student is suspended/expelled. Districts must publish open enrollment vacancies online every 12 weeks and report enrollment data to the state superintendent annually. This policy affects all K-12 students and school districts across Wyoming, without requiring new programs at individual schools.
Maddy summaryWyoming's SJ 1 is a joint resolution requesting Congress to call a constitutional convention under Article V. It asks for a convention limited to proposing amendments that would impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, reduce federal power over states, and limit terms for federal officials. The resolution includes specific safeguards, such as requiring two-thirds of states to agree on the same purpose before Congress acts, clarifying Congress only has the power to set a time and place for the convention, and stating states would vote one state, one vote. This procedural bill directly affects Wyoming's application to Congress and sets boundaries for any potential convention.
Maddy summaryWyoming's SF 61 clarifies that carbon dioxide (CO₂) is not considered pollution for the purpose of a property tax exemption. The bill amends a tax code section to explicitly exclude CO₂ from the definition of pollution that qualifies for the exemption, which applies to property used for controlling air, water, or land pollution. This change affects property owners who previously might have claimed tax exemptions for CO₂-related pollution control systems, now making those systems ineligible. The exemption remains available for other pollution control methods, and the Department of Revenue must create rules to implement the change, effective January 1, 2026.
Maddy summaryHB 107 creates the Wyoming Generational Investment Account, a permanent state trust fund designed to manage long-term investments of state funds. Starting July 1, 2025, the state must transfer $100 million annually from the legislative stabilization reserve into this account, with investment earnings from each transfer becoming available for the general fund 14 years later. The account must be invested per specific risk guidelines (85% private equity, 15% private credit), prohibiting withdrawals of principal or earnings for 14 years. The state treasurer must report annually on investments and projected earnings to legislative committees. This bill directly affects state financial management, not individual citizens or businesses.
Maddy summaryThis bill creates a competitive grant program for K-12 public schools in Wyoming to fund crossing guard programs. School districts may apply for up to $10,000 per school annually (2025-2028) to cover training, wages for faculty/volunteers, and equipment, with $4.95 million total allocated from the public school foundation fund. Applications require detailed plans for school intersections, staffing, training, and equipment costs, and must be submitted by June 30 each year. The program expires July 1, 2028, and grant funds cannot reduce existing school foundation funding.
Maddy summaryHB 178 increases Wyoming employees' time off to vote from one hour to two hours during election hours (polling hours) for primary, general, or special elections to fill a U.S. House of Representatives seat. It ensures employees do not lose pay for this time off when they cast a legal vote, applying to all eligible voters except those with three or more consecutive nonworking hours during polling. The bill modifies existing law (W.S. 22-2-111) to clarify these provisions and takes effect July 1, 2025. This directly affects Wyoming workers participating in federal elections who need to vote during standard work hours.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires Wyoming's Department of Environmental Quality to conduct water quality testing before limited mining operations begin if the department believes drinking water sources might be impacted. It applies specifically to small-scale mining (15 acres or less) for materials like sand, gravel, or limestone, where operators must notify state agencies and nearby landowners 30 days in advance. The department may delay operations to complete required testing, and the Environmental Quality Council must create implementing rules. The law updates existing notification requirements for these operations without changing their basic scope.
Maddy summaryHB 263 creates a state program to provide financial assistance to Wyoming cities, towns, and special districts for improvements to public water and wastewater systems. The program covers upfront planning costs, local matching funds, repayment of other loans, and regional system integration, with eligibility requiring projects to align with existing state water programs or charge consumer rates. Funding comes from borrowing up to $50 million annually from the legislative stabilization reserve, to be repaid using future revenue distributions. The State Loan and Investment Board administers applications, reviews projects based on population, repayment ability, and system efficiency, and reports annually to legislative committees. This directly affects local governments managing community water infrastructure.
Maddy summaryHB 37 amends Wyoming law to allow school boards to expel students for possessing a deadly weapon for more than one year, extending beyond the standard one-year expulsion. It directly affects students who violate school safety policies regarding deadly weapons. The key provision requires school districts to provide alternative educational services during the extended expulsion period. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025, and does not change the definition of "deadly weapon" or the initial one-year expulsion standard.