Rep. Ann Lucas

Maddy summaryHB 164 allows Wyoming prescribers (doctors, physician assistants, dentists, optometrists, and advanced nurses) and pharmacists to legally prescribe and dispense FDA-approved medications for medical conditions not listed on the drug's official label. The law protects these healthcare professionals from disciplinary action by licensing boards or employers solely for using medications off-label, as long as the prescription follows standard medical practice. However, the bill explicitly excludes prescriptions involving schedule I/II controlled substances, gender transition treatments for minors, or abortions. This law aims to expand treatment options for patients while providing legal safeguards for healthcare providers.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SF 165) amends Wyoming's election law (W.S. 22-3-116) to update how county clerks notify voters about potential registration cancellations. It allows county clerks to send cancellation notices via email in addition to mailing them, while keeping the current 20-day window for voters to request their name remain on the registry. The bill directly affects voters whose registrations may be canceled (e.g., due to inactivity or moving) and county clerks managing voter rolls. It does not change the requirement to notify voters before cancellation or the exceptions (like voting in another state or written request). The changes take effect July 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases Wyoming's threshold for simplified probate procedures from $200,000 to $500,000 for estates. It directly affects residents and nonresidents with smaller estates (valued under $500,000 after debts) who qualify for streamlined distribution without full court supervision. Key provisions raise the value limit for summary procedures under W.S. 2-1-205, simplify nonresident estate processing under W.S. 2-11-201 and 2-11-202, and clarify disclaimer rules under W.S. 2-1-403. The changes take effect July 1, 2025, reducing administrative burdens for smaller estates.

Maddy summaryHB 133 prohibits cities, towns, counties, and the state of Wyoming from implementing or designating "sanctuary" policies that limit cooperation with federal immigration authorities. It specifically bans local governments from adopting rules that prevent officials from sharing immigration status information with federal law enforcement or declaring their jurisdiction a "sanctuary." Violations could result in withholding state funding from non-compliant localities and criminal penalties of up to 10 years in prison or $20,000 fines for local officials refusing to share such information. The bill also explicitly prohibits the governor from designating Wyoming as a sanctuary state.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Wyoming's election code to change deadlines for forming new political parties. It requires petitions to form a new party to be filed with the Secretary of State no later than June 1 before a general election year (previously May 1), and allows petition circulation to begin no earlier than April 1 of the preceding year (previously March 1). These changes directly affect groups seeking to establish new political parties in Wyoming that want to qualify for the general election ballot. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 318 clarifies the Wyoming Secretary of State's duties for verifying voter registration data. It requires matching voter registration with driver's license records (including checking for noncitizen status) and using the federal SAVE program to confirm U.S. citizenship for all registered voters. The bill mandates that the Department of Transportation provide monthly lists of noncitizens applying for licenses to the Secretary of State, who may share this with county clerks. Voters flagged for potential ineligibility must receive a 20-day notice before registration cancellation, with the option to request their name remain on the list. The law takes effect July 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis non-binding resolution requests Wyoming's Governor to prioritize promoting the state's existing stable power sources - coal, natural gas, uranium, and hydroelectric - over taxpayer-funded wind and solar projects. It directs the Governor to oppose subsidies for commercial wind/solar generation and instead advocate for Wyoming's "stable dispatchable base load energy" exports to other states and globally. The resolution does not create new laws but urges a shift in energy policy focus. It directly affects state energy promotion efforts and the Governor's role in shaping Wyoming's energy strategy.

Maddy summaryHB 183 amends Wyoming's net metering rules by setting a 25-kilowatt maximum per meter for residential systems and 200 kilowatts per meter for nonresidential systems. It allows customer-generators to combine multiple meters on their property under specific conditions, such as being physically located on the same premises, using the same electricity rate, and served by the same power line. Electric utilities must report annually by July 1 on the total installed capacity and peak demand of net metering systems, with additional reporting to a legislative committee when systems reach 5% of an utility's peak demand. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 311 modifies Wyoming's sales tax exemption for power and fuel used in transportation. It clarifies that companies transporting goods via pipeline or railroad can claim the tax exemption for power/fuel consumed directly in moving those goods, regardless of who owns the transported items. The bill also specifies that the exemption does not apply to gasoline, gasohol, or diesel fuel used on public highways. The Department of Revenue must create rules to implement this change, with the main provision taking effect on July 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 327 would change who appoints Wyoming's attorney general, shifting authority from the governor to a majority of the state loan and investment board (an elected body). The bill requires this board's approval for the attorney general to settle lawsuits or take certain legal actions on behalf of the state. It also specifies that vacancies would be filled by the board, not the governor. This bill focuses solely on the appointment process and oversight structure, not the attorney general's duties or legal authority. The bill died in committee in March 2025.