Rep. Tamara Trujillo

Maddy summaryHB 205 prohibits K-12 public school educators and state employees from using public funds to teach or require training on specific concepts related to race, ethnicity, or national origin. It bans instruction claiming any group is inherently superior/inferior, that individuals should be discriminated against based on identity, or that people are inherently racist due to their background. Exceptions allow teaching historical oppression or using primary sources in approved curricula. Violations may trigger civil penalties up to $5,000 per incident, private lawsuits for damages, or disciplinary action against educators. The bill is pending in Wyoming's legislature (introduced January 2023, not yet considered for debate).

Maddy summaryHB 258 establishes licensing for denturists in Wyoming, allowing them to make and fit dentures under specific rules. It requires denturists to graduate from accredited programs (like those approved by the National Denturist Association) and limits their work to dental laboratory tasks directed by a licensed dentist. The bill also adds a denturist position to the state dental board and specifies that denturist students performing work as part of their training are exempt. This directly affects denturists seeking licensure, dentists overseeing their work, and patients receiving denture services.

Maddy summaryHB 249 allows Wyoming county treasurers to issue temporary 30-day registration certificates and electronic payment proof when vehicle owners pay registration fees online. This directly affects drivers who pay online, providing immediate proof of valid registration while awaiting official license plates and stickers. The bill amends state law to confirm county treasurers' authority to provide this temporary verification. It does not change registration fees or requirements, only streamlining the process for online payments. The change became effective July 1, 2023.