Rep. Daniel Singh

Maddy summaryHB 265, the "Defend the Guard Act," prohibits the Wyoming National Guard from being deployed into active combat without a formal U.S. Congress declaration of war or specific constitutional authorization under Article I, Section 8. It directly affects Wyoming National Guard members and units by requiring the governor to block such deployments. The law allows Title 32 deployments for domestic civil support missions within U.S. territories but explicitly restricts combat-related federal service. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryWyoming's HB 255 removes a requirement for county clerks to cancel mobile home titles when a mobile home is installed on a permanent foundation and becomes taxable as real property. The bill amends state law to eliminate the need for owners to surrender certificates of title for cancellation, though clerks may still request information to verify eligibility for cancellation. This change directly affects mobile home owners who convert their property to real estate status, simplifying an administrative step. The law takes effect July 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 329 modifies Wyoming law to give the Office of Homeland Security discretion over whether to cooperate with other states' and federal homeland security agencies (previously required). It mandates that Wyoming's Division of Criminal Investigation must cooperate with the Office of Homeland Security. The bill also authorizes the Office to receive criminal identification and intelligence information from law enforcement for security purposes. These changes directly affect Wyoming's homeland security office, law enforcement agencies, and their coordination with state and federal partners. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 120 allows individuals facing certain administrative penalties in Wyoming to request a jury trial during contested case hearings. It applies when someone is subject to a sanction of $20 or more, loss of a significant liberty interest (like freedom or property rights), or denial/suspension of a license. The bill requires agencies to notify people of this right and mandates a six-person jury trial, with the jury's decision becoming the final outcome. This changes the process by introducing jury trials into administrative hearings for specified cases, rather than having decisions made solely by agency officials.

Maddy summarySF 133 (Wyoming) creates a legal right for parents to challenge government actions that infringe on parental rights in court. It amends state law to allow parents to assert violations of parental rights as a defense or claim in any judicial or administrative proceeding, regardless of whether the government is a party. The bill specifies that parents may seek remedies like court orders, compensation, and attorney fees if their rights are violated. This directly affects parents and government entities in Wyoming, making government liability possible for such violations starting July 1, 2025. The law does not change parental rights themselves but provides new legal tools to enforce them.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SF 128) removes the sales tax on electricity sold by public utilities for domestic, industrial, or commercial use in Wyoming. It directly affects all electricity consumers, including households and businesses, by eliminating a tax they currently pay on their electricity bills. The key mechanism is amending Wyoming’s tax code (W.S. 39-15-103 and 39-15-105) to create a specific exemption for electricity sales. The change takes effect on July 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 191 shifts certain marijuana possession offenses from criminal to civil penalties in Wyoming. It eliminates criminal charges for possessing small amounts of marijuana (over 3 ounces in plant form, over 16 ounces in edibles/ointments, or over 30 grams in concentrated forms) and for marijuana paraphernalia, instead imposing civil fines. The bill also prohibits practitioners from prescribing marijuana (except for FDA-approved drugs like dronabinol) and updates definitions for cannabis products. These changes apply directly to individuals possessing marijuana within the specified quantity limits, moving enforcement toward civil penalties rather than criminal prosecution.

Maddy summaryHB 115, the Medical Ethics Defense Act, allows healthcare providers (including doctors, nurses, and pharmacists), healthcare institutions (like hospitals), and healthcare payers (such as insurance companies) to refuse participation in or payment for specific medical services based on their ethical, moral, or religious beliefs. The bill requires written consent before a provider performs an abortion and prohibits discrimination against providers who decline services for conscience reasons, while protecting religious organizations’ rights to make decisions aligned with their faith. It explicitly states these rights do not override duties to provide emergency care or other services not conflicting with their beliefs. The law also prevents adverse licensing actions or discrimination for exercising these conscience-based decisions.

Maddy summaryHB 268, the "People's Parking Act," requires Wyoming cities and towns to obtain voter approval before implementing or expanding paid parking meters or zones. It mandates that local governing bodies must hold a majority vote of qualified electors (similar to bond issue elections) for any paid parking initiative, with ballot language specifying proposed locations. This applies to all existing, planned, and future paid parking systems starting July 1, 2025. The bill directly affects municipal governments and residents who use public streets for parking, changing how local authorities can fund parking infrastructure through user fees.

Maddy summaryHB 306 allows most Wyoming state employees to choose between monthly and semimonthly pay schedules (paid on the 16th and last working day of the month). It requires the state auditor to establish rules for employees to elect or change pay frequencies, while exempting University of Wyoming staff from this provision. The bill modifies payroll statutes to accommodate semimonthly payments without changing pay amounts or benefits. It directly affects all state agency employees (excluding UW) by giving them flexibility in payment timing through a formal election process. The changes apply to both regular salaries and insurance/retirement contributions.