Rep. Clark Stith

Maddy summaryHB 63 would prohibit medical or legal changes to a child's sex or gender. It directly affects minors and their families seeking such modifications in healthcare or official records. The bill would ban these changes through legislative action, preventing updates to medical treatment or legal documents. However, it failed to advance past introduction in the legislature on February 14, 2024.

Maddy summaryHB 82 (Wyoming) creates a tax credit program to encourage property owners to improve abandoned or nuisance buildings in cities and towns. It allows local governments to designate properties as "abandoned" (vacant >6 months) or "nuisance" (deteriorated structures) for tax credit eligibility, with limits based on city size (e.g., max 3 designations for towns under 15,000 residents). Property owners can claim up to 50% of demolition costs or 100% of improvement costs within 2 years (or 5 years for new owners) by submitting proof to the city for approval. The bill failed to pass in the 2024 legislative session (H Failed Introduction on Feb 14, 2024) and remains a proposed framework, not enacted law.

Maddy summaryHB 113 increases scholarship amounts for Wyoming's Hathaway program, directly affecting eligible students pursuing degrees or certificates at participating institutions. The bill raises semester awards for three scholarship tiers: Opportunity ($882, up from $840), Performance ($1,323, up from $1,260), and Honor ($1,764, up from $1,680) for full-time students meeting specific GPA and standardized test score criteria. Need-based scholarships also see updated calculations, with a minimum $110 per semester and increased caps for unmet financial need. The changes apply to students qualifying under existing Hathaway program standards, effective July 1, 2024.

Maddy summaryWyoming's SF 174 creates a new Wyoming Charter School Authorizing Board to oversee public charter schools statewide. The board, consisting of five members (including the state superintendent and appointees from the governor, Senate, and House), will approve, renew, and oversee charter schools under specific quality standards. The bill modifies how charter schools are authorized (replacing school district oversight with the state board), adjusts funding rules, and requires transparency in decision-making. This directly affects public charter schools, their governing boards, and the state education department as the local education agency.

Maddy summaryWyoming's HB 276 states that all shed antlers and horns found on public land belong to the state, not individuals. It requires anyone collecting these items on public land (specifically west of I-90 from the Montana border to Buffalo and west of I-25 from Buffalo to Colorado) to obtain a permit. Residents may collect without charge, while nonresidents must pay a $20 fee. The Game and Fish Commission will create rules to implement the permit system, effective immediately upon enactment. This law directly affects hunters, collectors, and outdoor enthusiasts who gather shed antlers on public lands.

Maddy summarySF 97 repeals the Wyoming Education Trust Fund and related provisions. It requires the state treasurer to transfer all remaining unencumbered and unobligated funds from the trust fund and a separate account to the common school account within the permanent land fund by July 1, 2023. Any future funds that would have reverted to the trust fund will instead revert to the common school account. This bill changes the administrative handling of these funds but does not alter how education funding is allocated or spent.

Maddy summaryHB 190 creates a select committee to coordinate Wyoming's energy and industrial development projects, directly affecting state government (legislature and governor) and future project developers seeking state support. The bill establishes a committee with 6 members (3 from each chamber, including committee chairs) to review project proposals and task force recommendations, requiring a November 2023 report to relevant committees. Key provisions include authorizing task forces to study specific projects like natural gas export facilities, manufacturing plants, and market access strategies for Wyoming's energy resources. The committee may also draft new legislation to advance these projects, focusing on maximizing public benefits through coordinated state efforts.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Joint Resolution (SJ 2) commemorates Wyoming's former U.S. Senator and Governor Lester C. Hunt, honoring his public service career, advocacy for social programs, and courageous opposition to McCarthyism during the 1950s. It includes the Wyoming Legislature's commitments to uphold civility, respect, and collaborative problem-solving among legislators, and to address issues contributing to suicide. The resolution has no policy changes or direct impact on the public - it is purely symbolic recognition of Hunt's legacy and a pledge for legislative conduct.

Maddy summaryHB 101 amends Wyoming's trust laws to modernize administration and clarify roles. It updates definitions (like "qualified trustee" and "power of appointment"), changes who can modify or terminate trusts (allowing settlors, trustees, and beneficiaries to initiate proceedings), and revises procedures for filling trustee vacancies. The bill also clarifies that trust protectors or advisors directing trustee actions are not automatically fiduciaries, reducing liability for trustees following such directions. These changes directly affect trust creators, trustees, beneficiaries, and advisors managing or using Wyoming trusts.

Maddy summaryHB 128 clarifies that voyeurism occurs when someone secretly views another person in an enclosed space where that person has a reasonable expectation of privacy (such as bathrooms, locker rooms, or changing areas). The bill expands the definition of voyeurism to specifically include looking into such private spaces without consent, making this conduct a misdemeanor. It does not change existing penalties (up to 6 months in jail or $750 fine) but defines where voyeurism is legally prohibited. The law takes effect July 1, 2023, directly affecting individuals who secretly observe others in private settings.