Rep. Pat Sweeney

Co-sponsor SF 151

Signed into law · Wyoming House · Co-sponsor

Judicial salary increases.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases annual salaries for Wyoming judges across all court levels. Supreme court justices' salaries rise to $175,000, district court judges to $160,000, and circuit court judges to $145,000, effective July 1, 2019. It appropriates $1,081,000 from the general fund specifically to fund these increases, with funds expiring June 30, 2020. The bill directly affects all active judges in Wyoming's supreme, district, and circuit courts by adjusting their compensation.

Signed into law Feb 26, 2019 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SF 81

Signed into law · Wyoming House · Co-sponsor

Electric bicycles-regulation.

Maddy summaryWyoming's SF 81 defines electric bicycles into three classes with specific speed limits: Class 1 (20 mph assist only while pedaling), Class 2 (20 mph without pedaling), and Class 3 (28 mph assist only while pedaling). The bill requires manufacturers to affix permanent labels showing class, speed, and motor wattage on all e-bikes, prohibits modifications without relabeling, and clarifies e-bikes are not motor vehicles (so they don’t require licenses or registration). It also sets operational rules: Class 3 bikes are restricted on some paths, require helmets for minors, and must have speedometers, while all e-bikes must meet federal safety standards and disengage motors when braking or not pedaling. The law directly affects e-bike manufacturers, riders, and local authorities managing bicycle paths.

Signed into law Feb 26, 2019 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SF 126

died · Wyoming House · Co-sponsor

Addictions professionals-licensing.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SF 126) updates Wyoming's licensing rules for addictions professionals, including certified addictions practitioners and licensed addictions therapists. It requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant field (like psychology or criminal justice) or equivalent education, specifies supervised clinical experience hours (4,000 for associate degree holders), and allows applicants to use exams from national organizations like NADAC or ICC. Crucially, it creates a new pathway for out-of-state license holders to obtain Wyoming licensure without retaking exams if they hold a valid license in another state with "substantially similar" practice scope for at least two years. The bill also sets standards for clinical supervisors and mandates the licensing board to adopt implementing rules by October 2019.

died Feb 26, 2019 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 127

Failed · Wyoming House · Co-sponsor

Tax refund to elderly and disabled.

Maddy summaryHB 127 raises income thresholds for Wyoming's tax refund program for elderly and disabled residents. It increases the income limit for single individuals (65+ or totally disabled) from $13,500 to $17,500 annually, and for married couples (with one spouse 65+ or disabled) from $22,000 to $28,500. The refund amount for singles is $800 (reduced if income exceeds $10,000), and for married couples it is $900 (reduced if income exceeds $16,000). The bill appropriates $2.5 million to fund these refunds, effective July 1, 2019.

Failed Feb 22, 2019 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SF 83

Signed into law · Wyoming House · Co-sponsor

Real estate appraisers-licensing amendments.

2019/Summaries/SF0083.pdf

Signed into law Feb 19, 2019 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SF 136

Signed into law · Wyoming House · Co-sponsor

Roadside geology.

2019/Summaries/SF0136.pdf

Signed into law Feb 19, 2019 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HJ 5

died · Wyoming House · Co-sponsor

State lands mineral royalties-constitutional amendment.

died Feb 5, 2019 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 278

Introduced · Wyoming House · Co-sponsor

Medical cannabis act.

Introduced Feb 5, 2019 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 248

In committee · Wyoming House · Co-sponsor

Sage grouse game bird farms-extension.

In committee Feb 5, 2019 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 254

Failed · Wyoming House · Co-sponsor

Hathaway scholarship award petition.

Failed Feb 5, 2019 1 co-sponsor Track