Rep. Tom Walters

Co-sponsor SF 12

Passed · Wyoming Senate · Co-sponsor

Airport restaurant liquor licenses.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows restaurants located in airports offering commercial air service to obtain resort retail liquor licenses, provided they seat at least 50 people. It specifically prohibits these airport restaurants from selling alcohol for off-premises consumption (like takeout). The law amends Wyoming's liquor licensing statutes to create this new category for airport restaurants and clarifies that existing rules for off-premises sales do not apply to them. The bill took effect on July 1, 2022.

Passed Mar 9, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SF 81

Passed · Wyoming Senate · Co-sponsor

Clarification of existing state ownership of groundwater.

Maddy summaryWyoming's SF 81 clarifies that the state owns all underground water within its boundaries, as established by the state constitution. The bill preserves existing water use rights for well owners (for irrigation, municipal, or industrial purposes) but requires registration of wells with the state engineer by specific deadlines. It mandates permits for new well construction after July 1, 2022, while allowing existing "exempt" wells to register before December 31, 1972. The bill is declaratory - clarifying current law without altering existing water rights or creating new restrictions.

Passed Mar 9, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HB 126

Introduced · Wyoming House · Lead sponsor

Sports wagering entity-conditional operating permit.

Maddy summaryHB 126 creates a new "conditional operating permit" for sports wagering companies in Wyoming that don't yet meet full regulatory requirements. To obtain this permit, entities must pay fees, submit financial details (including cash reserves and betting volume), pass background checks, and avoid endangering patrons or the industry. During the two-year permit period, companies must submit bi-weekly risk reports and quarterly financial updates to the Gaming Commission. After meeting requirements, they can apply for a full "sports wagering operator permit" (requiring a $60,000 fee) without needing to operate in three or more states, unlike standard qualified gaming entities. This bill directly affects sports betting companies seeking to operate in Wyoming under a phased regulatory path.

Introduced Feb 18, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HB 103

Introduced · Wyoming House · Co-sponsor

Prohibit travel across private land for hunting purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits hunting, fishing, or trapping on private land without the owner's permission, including traveling across such land. It directly affects hunters, anglers, and trappers who enter private property without consent. The law expands existing penalties to include travel across private land, imposing fines up to $1,000, up to six months in jail, or forfeiture of illegally taken game. It became effective July 1, 2022.

Introduced Feb 18, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 163

Signed into law · Wyoming House · Co-sponsor

Federal congressional elections-residency.

2021/Summaries/HB0163.pdf

Signed into law Apr 21, 2021 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HB 158

Signed into law · Wyoming House · Co-sponsor

Local land use planning and zoning.

2021/Summaries/HB0158.pdf

Signed into law Apr 15, 2021 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SF 121

Signed into law · Wyoming Senate · Co-sponsor

State funds - investments and distributions.

2021/Summaries/SF0121.pdf

Signed into law Apr 12, 2021 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SF 114

Vetoed · Wyoming Senate · Co-sponsor

State land leases.

Vetoed Apr 9, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 119

died · Wyoming House · Co-sponsor

Investigation of auto insurance claims.

died Apr 8, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 157

died · Wyoming House · Co-sponsor

Health care professional education endowment.

died Apr 8, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track