Rep. Dan Zwonitzer

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 summaryThis bill creates a new "boutique hotel liquor license" for hotels meeting specific criteria. To qualify, a hotel must be valued at $10 million or more (including land), include a restaurant, have at least 35 short-term guest rooms, provide 12-hour daily dining, and offer meeting space for 50+ people. The license allows on-premises alcohol sales only (with exceptions for catering) and requires an annual fee of $500-$3,000. It is intended for upscale hotels and exempts them from population-based liquor license limits.

Maddy summaryHB 146 expands Wyoming's property tax relief program to include renters who occupy rental properties as their principal residence. It allows eligible renters to apply for a refund of up to $250 (or the calculated amount, whichever is less) based on their income and assets, while existing owner-occupants continue to qualify for relief covering up to 75% of their property tax paid. To qualify, applicants must meet income limits (not exceeding 125% of their county's median household income), asset limits ($150,000 per adult), and occupy the property for at least 9 months annually. Applications must be submitted by June 1st each year, with refunds issued by September 30, and the bill takes effect January 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryWyoming's SF 54 establishes the "Interstate Compact for Licensed Professional Counselors," allowing counselors licensed in Wyoming to practice across other participating states without obtaining separate licenses. The bill directly affects licensed professional counselors and their clients, enabling multistate practice where the client is located at the time of service. Key provisions include preserving each state's authority to license counselors, supporting military spouses through streamlined licensure, and creating a data system for sharing disciplinary information. The compact aims to improve public access to counseling services while maintaining state regulatory oversight.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SF 113) extends a property tax exemption to private, nonprofit community housing development organizations that receive funding from Wyoming's Community Development Authority (WCDA). It directly affects these affordable housing providers by exempting their owned property from local property taxes. The key provision adds a new exemption under Wyoming law (W.S. 39-11-105(a)(xviii)(B)), which terminates if the organization sells or leases the property. The exemption became effective July 1, 2022.

Maddy summaryHB 151 clarifies that Wyoming's state government, not local authorities, is responsible for annually valuing and assessing the property of independent power producers (companies generating or transmitting electricity for wholesale sale) at fair market value for tax purposes. This bill directly affects electricity generation and transmission facilities operated by these independent producers. The key provision amends state tax law to explicitly include such property under the state's assessment authority, removing ambiguity about who handles these valuations. The bill was set to take effect July 1, 2022, but did not pass the legislature.

Maddy summaryWyoming's SF 64 (proposed in 2022) required public utilities operating coal-fired power plants over 200 megawatts to consider installing carbon capture technology if planning to retire those facilities. It gave utilities three options: install the technology themselves (with cost recovery rules), partner with a third party for installation, or sell the facility to a buyer who will install it, while requiring utilities to report on these plans. The bill also mandated the Public Service Commission to publish a list of retiring plants and hold hearings on third-party proposals for carbon capture. However, the bill was withdrawn by its sponsor on February 18, 2022, and never became law.

Maddy summaryHB 148 allows Wyoming counties to establish animal control districts to manage local animal control services. Each district would be governed by a six-member board of directors elected by voters (with staggered terms), responsible for operating shelters, enforcing animal control regulations, and holding monthly public meetings. The bill requires counties to hold a voter referendum to approve a tax levy of up to one mill (0.1%) on property taxes to fund the district, with all revenue deposited into a dedicated fund. It affects county residents and property owners by creating a structured local system for animal control programs, which may include joint efforts with municipalities.

Maddy summaryThis joint resolution proposes removing a constitutional requirement that bills other than the budget need a two-thirds vote to be introduced during Wyoming's budget sessions. Currently, such non-budget bills cannot be considered without this supermajority vote. The amendment would eliminate this rule and remove outdated language about introducing reapportionment bills during budget sessions. If approved by voters, it would change how the legislature operates during budget sessions by allowing standard introduction procedures for all bills.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HB 112) limits how Wyoming cities and towns can collect past-due payments for trash, recycling, water, or sewer services. It states that municipalities may only recover such payments if a property owner has a specific written contract for that service. The law does not change existing contracts signed before the bill's effective date (July 1, 2022). It directly affects property owners who use municipal services and the cities/towns providing those services.