Rep. Ryan Berger

Maddy summaryThis bill makes shed antlers and horns from big game animals found on Wyoming public lands the property of the state, not private individuals. It requires the Game and Fish Commission to establish specific collection seasons, with residents allowed to begin collecting three days before nonresidents. The rules must minimize disturbance to big game populations in areas west of I-90 (from Montana to Buffalo) and west of I-25 (from Buffalo to Colorado). This directly affects hunters and outdoor enthusiasts who collect shed antlers on public lands.

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 181 amends Wyoming's drug-induced homicide law to specifically criminalize unlawfully delivering certain drugs that cause a death. It targets two scenarios: (1) delivering any controlled substance to a minor (who is at least four years younger) resulting in the minor's death, and (2) unlawfully delivering fentanyl, heroin, or methamphetamine to any person causing their death. The law imposes criminal penalties for these acts, defining them as drug-induced homicide under Wyoming statute. This law took effect July 1, 2023, directly affecting individuals who unlawfully provide these drugs when a death occurs.

Maddy summarySF 140 aligns Wyoming's building codes with federal refrigerant standards by prohibiting state or local restrictions on refrigerants approved under federal law (42 U.S.C. 7671k). The bill directly affects building code enforcement agencies and HVAC installers by removing potential local barriers to using federally-approved refrigerants. It requires that equipment containing permissible refrigerants must still comply with all other applicable building and safety laws. The law became effective July 1, 2023, with no new requirements for refrigerant types.

Maddy summaryWyoming's SJ 11 is a joint resolution requesting Congress to call a state-led convention to propose constitutional amendments. It specifically seeks changes to restrain federal spending, limit federal government power, and impose term limits on federal officials and Congress. The resolution includes specific rules for the convention, such as prohibiting consideration of changes to the Bill of Rights and requiring one state, one vote. This is a procedural request (not a law) from Wyoming's legislature to Congress, aiming to build state support for a constitutional convention under Article V.

Maddy summaryHB 229 allows Wyoming's Department of Revenue and county treasurers to collect sales and use taxes electronically. It updates tax filing rules to explicitly permit vendors (businesses selling taxable goods/services) and taxpayers to submit returns and pay taxes online or via electronic methods, rather than only by mail or in person. The bill specifically clarifies that county treasurers may accept electronic payments for vehicle registration taxes during initial registration. It does not change tax rates or obligations, only modernizing the payment process for existing requirements. This affects all businesses collecting sales tax and individuals purchasing taxable items in Wyoming.

Maddy summaryHB 169 requires Wyoming school districts to ensure high school students in grades 9-12 have access to at least 12 college credits through partnerships with accredited institutions like the University of Wyoming or community colleges. School boards must make these post-secondary options "reasonably accessible" to eligible students, working with higher education providers. The law takes effect July 1, 2023, directly impacting Wyoming public high school students and school district obligations. It modifies existing requirements for school-district collaboration with post-secondary institutions to guarantee credit access.

Maddy summaryWyoming's SF 38 creates special license plates for motor vehicles (non-commercial) to raise awareness about organ, eye, and tissue donation. Residents can apply for these plates through county treasurers, with an optional $1 donation to fund public education on donation awareness. The plates feature a distinctive symbol, match standard size/color, and require registration fees like regular plates. If fewer than 1,000 plates are issued by December 31, 2031, production will end by January 2033.

Maddy summaryHB 199 allows Wyoming vehicle owners to voluntarily purchase a special license plate decal featuring a breast cancer ribbon symbol. The decal must be placed in the lower left corner of the license plate without covering other text or numbers. Owners pay a $5 fee (capped at the cost to administer the program) when applying through their county treasurer's office. This bill directly affects drivers who choose to display the decal to support breast cancer awareness, with the program effective July 1, 2023.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows people with disabilities in Wyoming to receive special license plates for multipurpose vehicles (like SUVs or vans commonly used for mobility needs). It requires these plates to display the international symbol of access and include a distinctive symbol or letters indicating the vehicle type (e.g., "MPV"). The change directly affects disabled vehicle owners who currently cannot get plates specifically designated for multipurpose vehicles. The bill amends existing license plate rules to add this vehicle-type identifier while maintaining size requirements for the plates. It takes effect July 1, 2023.