Rep. Tomi Strock

Maddy summaryHB 148, the Land, Water and Fiscal Integrity Act, sets new rules for leasing Wyoming state lands for large industrial projects. It defines "utility scale industrial projects" as those costing $15 million+ or covering 320+ acres (excluding mineral extraction), requiring county commissioners to request public hearings for such leases. The bill mandates that leases must include radar-activated lighting to reduce visual impact, require a written analysis of tourism, tax revenue, migration corridors, and property value effects, and require decommissioning bonds. These provisions directly affect state land commissioners, county governments, and developers seeking industrial leases on state lands. The law would take effect July 1, 2026, if passed.

Maddy summaryHB 180 requires cities and towns in Wyoming to address surface water runoff systems established before April 1, 2026. By July 1, 2027, these systems must either be reorganized into a drainage utility (with voter approval) or operated using only city funds without user fees after April 1, 2026. If cities fail to comply by the deadline, they must refund all fees collected before April 1, 2026 to users by September 1, 2027. The bill also allows fees for other services (like water or trash) but prohibits new fees for runoff systems after 2026.

Maddy summaryWyoming HB 154 creates a special license plate decal for honorably discharged U.S. veterans who live in Wyoming. To qualify, applicants must provide proof of honorable military service and be Wyoming residents at the time of application. The decal, placed in the lower left corner of a license plate without obscuring other text, carries a maximum $5 fee to cover administrative costs, and the decal does not need renewal when the license plate is renewed. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HB 152) adds a provision to Wyoming law that allows courts to order individuals who file false or malicious applications to dissolve a limited liability company (LLC) to pay the LLC’s legal fees and costs. It specifically targets situations where an applicant "caused or created" the alleged problems to force dissolution, and the court rules the application was filed in bad faith. The law would apply to dissolution proceedings filed on or after July 1, 2026, directly affecting LLCs and members defending against such frivolous claims. It aims to discourage abusive legal tactics by making bad-faith applicants financially responsible for the LLC’s defense.

Maddy summaryHB 176 modifies how Wyoming school funding is calculated by including students who pass competency-based equivalency exams in the average daily membership (ADM) count for the remainder of the semester they took the exam. This directly affects school districts receiving state education funding based on ADM, as it may increase their funding for these students. The bill requires the state superintendent to create implementing rules for the education resource block grant model. It becomes effective immediately upon enactment.

Maddy summaryHB 158, the EV Charging Stations Transparency Act, requires operators of direct current (DC) fast-charging stations in Wyoming to display a clear 3x3 inch label showing the primary energy source (e.g., wind, natural gas, coal) powering the station. This applies to stations connected to public utilities or using on-site generation, with labels updated annually based on the utility’s annual energy mix in the station’s service area. If the primary source accounts for less than 50% of electricity, the label must show the top two sources. The law aims to provide transparency for EV drivers about the energy sources powering charging stations, with violations punishable by fines up to $750.

Maddy summaryHB 89 allows alcohol industry businesses and licensed sellers to donate alcoholic beverages to qualifying nonprofits for charitable events, without the donation counting as a sale. To qualify, nonprofits must be Wyoming-organized, federally tax-exempt, and use all proceeds exclusively for charitable purposes. The bill requires prior approval from the licensing authority for such donations and clarifies that these gifts avoid triggering sales regulations. This change, effective July 1, 2026, directly affects Wyoming alcohol licensees and eligible nonprofits seeking to fundraise through event donations.

Maddy summaryHB 171 amends Wyoming's online sports wagering revenue distribution to fund gambling treatment programs. It requires sports wagering operators to remit 10% of monthly revenue to the state commission, with the first $300,000 annually allocated directly to the Department of Health for county-level programs preventing and treating problematic gambling behavior. The remaining revenue from this 10% goes to the state general fund. This bill specifically targets funding for gambling-related health services, directing resources to counties through the Department of Health. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026, pending legislative approval.

Maddy summaryHB 172 limits the number of historic horse racing terminals operators can run based on track size and requires a minimum of 16 live racing days at a track to qualify for a permit. It caps terminals at 1,200 per track that’s 7/8 mile or longer and 1,000 per shorter track, and prohibits adding new terminals if existing ones at a location are unused. The bill directly affects racetrack operators seeking simulcasting permits to operate these terminals. It takes effect July 1, 2026, with some provisions effective immediately upon enactment.

Maddy summaryHB 14 requires Wyoming counties to reimburse individuals for legal costs (including attorney fees and bail) when they successfully defend against criminal charges by reasonably using self-defense, resulting in a not-guilty verdict, dismissed charges, or release from prosecution. It also mandates automatic expungement (permanent removal) of criminal records for these individuals without requiring a court hearing, including no filing fees for either reimbursement petitions or expungement requests. The bill directly affects people prosecuted for crimes but acquitted or having charges dismissed due to lawful self-defense. Key provisions include county-funded reimbursement for defense costs and streamlined court orders to erase all related arrest and prosecution records. The law applies to cases where self-defense was used to prevent injury or property damage, as defined in the bill.