Rep. Dan Zwonitzer

Maddy summaryHB 45 creates a property tax exemption for single-family homes in Wyoming, directly affecting homeowners with residential structures. The exemption covers increases in a home's value above 5% of the previous year's assessed value, meaning homeowners pay tax only on growth exceeding that threshold. However, the exemption doesn't apply if the value increase comes from new construction, additions, or if the property was purchased in the prior year. The law requires tax assessment notices to include exemption details and applies to tax years starting January 1, 2024.

Maddy summarySF 90 creates a state-managed investment pool allowing Wyoming cities, towns, counties, school districts, and other local governments to pool their existing funds for equity investments (like stocks) through the state treasurer. Local entities must acknowledge investment risks in writing and cannot seek state reimbursement for losses. The state treasurer will set rules for fund transfers, withdrawals, minimum pool sizes, and fees covering only actual costs. This bill modifies existing investment rules (W.S. 9-1-419) without creating new government spending, effective July 1, 2024.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new legal right for vulnerable adults in Wyoming to sue anyone who exploits them. It allows vulnerable adults (or specific representatives like guardians, family members, caregivers, or nursing facilities) to seek compensation for actual damages, punitive damages, and attorney fees. The law applies to exploitation cases and permits lawsuits in any appropriate court. It takes effect on July 1, 2024.

Maddy summaryHB 197 revises Wyoming's sales tax administration by clarifying key definitions, tax collection rules, and exemptions. It updates the definition of "vendor" to explicitly include remote sellers and marketplace facilitators, standardizes a $60 annual sales tax license fee for new vendors, and clarifies that county treasurers - not vendors - collect sales tax on motor vehicle registrations. The bill also modifies exemptions, such as removing sales tax on admission fees for county-owned recreation facilities (e.g., pools, sports centers). These changes aim to modernize compliance requirements and align with current business practices, directly affecting retailers, remote sellers, and local tax collectors.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Wyoming's Department of Health to pay behavioral health service claims in the same manner as before a prior redesign, ensuring providers are reimbursed after billing private insurance or third parties. It mandates the department to collect data on payment claims and report findings to a legislative committee by September 2025, aiming to identify potential savings from improved third-party billing practices. The bill updates eligibility criteria for "indigent general access clients" to exclude those with insurance covering mental health or substance use treatment after July 2026, limiting coverage to low-income residents without such insurance. It directly affects behavioral health providers, the state health department, and qualifying low-income residents seeking mental health or substance use disorder treatment.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires e-cigarette and vapor material manufacturers to certify their products meet U.S. FDA requirements (either via marketing authorization or premarket application) and submit this information to Wyoming's Department of Revenue by October 1, 2024, and annually after. It creates a public directory of compliant products, prohibiting the sale of any e-cigarettes or vapor products not listed in this directory starting October 2024. Sellers (including retailers, distributors, and wholesalers) must maintain records and comply with biannual inspections, with penalties including fines for false certifications or selling unlisted products.

Maddy summarySF 81 clarifies that certain healthcare entities, specifically those formed by county memorial hospitals or healthcare districts wholly owned by government entities, are protected under Wyoming's Governmental Claims Act. This bill amends the definition of "local government" to explicitly include these entities, ensuring they qualify for immunity from certain lawsuits. It directly affects county hospitals and healthcare districts operating under government ownership. The change takes effect July 1, 2024, and is a procedural clarification rather than a new policy.

Maddy summaryHB 143 modifies Wyoming law to allow family members or caregivers to provide behavior analysis services under the supervision of licensed professionals, without requiring their own license. It specifically permits unlicensed caregivers or family members to deliver assigned services (like implementing treatment plans) but prohibits them from designing assessments or using licensed titles like "behavior analyst." The bill also clarifies that licensed supervisors remain responsible for oversight, and specifies that family members can only serve recipients already under a licensed professional's care. The changes would take effect July 1, 2024, pending final passage.

Maddy summarySF 84 sets limits on fees school districts can charge for renting their facilities in Wyoming. It requires districts to charge no more than the *additional* costs incurred for each specific rental (like extra utilities or cleaning), provide a clear breakdown of those costs, and keep fees consistent for similar uses. This directly affects school districts (who set the fees) and renters (like community groups or businesses using school buildings). The law takes effect July 1, 2024.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows Wyoming county treasurers to issue vehicle registration certificates electronically instead of on paper. It also creates a 30-day grace period for vehicle owners to affix validation stickers to their vehicles after registration, rather than requiring immediate display. The changes directly affect all vehicle owners in Wyoming who must display license plates or validation stickers. The bill amends existing statutes to formalize electronic certificates and the 30-day sticker placement requirement, effective July 1, 2024.