Maddy summaryHB 172 repeals restrictions on concealed weapons in specific public spaces, allowing permit holders to carry guns in government meetings, school athletic events on public property, and school facilities (like classrooms and offices). It also strengthens Wyoming’s state law by preventing local governments from regulating firearms, declaring that only the state legislature can set rules for guns, ammunition, and weapons. The bill includes exceptions for health facilities, explosive materials, and private property rules, and adds penalties for blocking someone from entering permitted areas. School districts must establish training rules for employees carrying concealed weapons, requiring 16 hours of initial training and annual 12-hour recertification.
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Maddy summaryWyoming's SF 77 prohibits state and local governments from requiring employees or contractors to use another person's preferred pronouns as a condition of employment, contracts, grants, or other government benefits. It directly affects government workers, contractors, and individuals receiving state services who might face such requirements. The bill allows affected individuals to file lawsuits seeking injunctions, damages, or attorney fees if their rights are violated. This policy change prevents government entities from mandating pronoun usage, focusing on preventing compelled speech in official interactions.
Maddy summaryWyoming's SF 96 (the "Wyoming Gold Act") requires the state treasurer to hold at least $10 million in physical gold and silver (specie) across all state accounts by January 2026, aiming to diversify investments and protect against economic risks. The bill also authorizes the treasurer to hire precious metals experts, adopt implementing rules by 2026, and conduct a study on using precious metals to boost economic security - including exploring if the state could accept gold/silver as payment. This directly affects the Wyoming State Treasurer’s office and its investment management. The bill does not make gold/silver legal tender but mandates specific holdings and a study, with key provisions effective January 2026.
Maddy summaryHB 132 authorizes annual permits for commercial haulers transporting portable building units, building materials, forest products, baled hay, and combine headers in Wyoming. It increases the maximum width allowed for most loads from 150 to 168 inches (while keeping forest products at 112 inches), removes the 102-inch width limit for single load components, and raises annual permit fees from $50 to $200. The bill directly affects commercial trucking companies and construction firms that regularly transport these specific materials. Key provisions include updated definitions for "portable building unit" and "building material," require state rulemaking for implementation, and take effect July 1, 2025.
Maddy summaryHB 221 amends a prior Wyoming law (Chapter 105) related to bighorn and domestic sheep relocation by removing a delayed effective date tied to federal law. It sets the law to take effect on January 1, 2026, instead of requiring federal alignment, and repeals a duplicative provision. This change directly affects Wyoming's wildlife management program by establishing a fixed implementation date for the relocation rules. The bill does not alter the substance of the relocation policy but streamlines its effective date. It is a procedural adjustment to ensure the prior law takes effect without waiting for federal action.
Maddy summaryHB 234 prohibits state and local governments from collecting or maintaining lists of privately owned firearms or their owners using specific merchant codes (like "firearms codes") in payment processing. It also bans payment processors from requiring such codes for firearm retailers or discriminating against them by charging higher fees or refusing transactions based on firearm sales. The bill directly affects firearm retailers, payment processors, and state agencies by restricting how firearm-related transaction data can be handled. Violations could lead to civil actions or criminal penalties, including misdemeanor charges for knowingly violating these provisions.
Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits Wyoming property owners from selling or transferring real property to the federal government without prior consent from the Wyoming legislature. It requires sellers to submit a notice and evidence that the federal government's acquisition would be based on a constitutional power (like eminent domain) before signing any binding agreement. Failure to comply results in a civil penalty equal to the sale's net proceeds. The law applies to all such transactions occurring on or after July 1, 2025, directly affecting property owners and federal agencies seeking land acquisitions in Wyoming.
Maddy summaryHB 113 exempts insurance payments used to replace damaged vehicles from Wyoming's sales and use tax. It allows owners to apply insurance payouts toward purchasing new cars, house trailers, or similar vehicles within 90 days of receiving the payment without paying tax on that amount. The exemption applies specifically when the insurance payment replaces a vehicle damaged in a claim, preventing double taxation on the same vehicle. This change directly affects vehicle owners who receive insurance settlements for damaged vehicles and buy replacements.
Maddy summaryWyoming's HB 321 amends election laws to prioritize political party lists when appointing election judges and filling vacancies. County clerks must now give priority to registered electors from major and minor political parties (as submitted by county chairmen) over municipal clerk lists when appointing judges or filling vacancies before or during an election. This directly affects county clerks, election judges, and voters who may be appointed as judges. The changes take effect July 1, 2025, and apply to all county-level election judge appointments and vacancy fillings.
Maddy summaryHB 296 requires Wyoming's Legislature to study and fix how legislative districts are drawn to comply with the state constitution and federal law. It mandates that a committee study apportionment during the 2025 interim, gather public input, and report by December 2025, ensuring districts follow county lines and include at least one senator and representative per county as required by Wyoming Constitution Article 3, Sections 3 and 48. The bill addresses long-standing violations where districts since 1992 ignored county boundaries and failed to guarantee minimum representation per county, which also conflicts with the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment. This process will lead to proposed legislation for constitutional redistricting during the 2026 budget session.