Rep. Daniel Singh

Maddy summaryHB 56 requires Wyoming cities and towns to mail notice of proposed zoning changes to affected landowners. Specifically, it mandates that cities send written notice by mail to all landowners within the proposed zoning district and all landowners within 1,000 feet of that area. The bill covers zoning changes including new zoning requirements, conditional use approvals, master plan amendments, and zoning map revisions. This requirement applies to all zoning change applications filed on or after July 1, 2025. The bill does not alter zoning standards but ensures affected landowners receive advance notice of changes impacting their property.

Maddy summaryHB 308, the Cryptographic Frontiers Act, requires Wyoming's Attorney General to investigate federal actions that allegedly violate the rights of Wyoming residents or businesses related to blockchain and cryptocurrency. It specifically targets federal overreach involving debanking, restrictions on crypto-related free expression, unreasonable searches of digital assets, demands for private keys, and burdens on intrastate crypto transactions. If the Attorney General determines federal actions endanger these rights, they may file lawsuits or intervene in existing cases - after obtaining the Governor's approval. The bill directly affects Wyoming residents and businesses facing federal actions in these areas, creating a new state-level legal mechanism to challenge such actions. The law takes effect July 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryWyoming's HB 267 regulates consumable hemp products (like edibles and tinctures) by requiring licenses for manufacturers, distributors, and retailers from the Wyoming Liquor Division. It imposes an excise tax on retail sales, mandates independent lab testing for THC content using specific methods, and prohibits sales to anyone under 21. The bill defines key terms like "batch," "manufacturer," and "retailer," and includes penalties for violations such as selling to minors or operating without a license. This directly affects businesses selling hemp-derived products in Wyoming, adding regulatory and tax requirements to their operations.

Maddy summaryHB 203 ("By the People Act") requires Wyoming state agencies to provide live audio or video access to public meetings where possible and allow remote public participation. It mandates clear public comment periods (with timed options specified on agendas) and requires agencies to make meeting minutes and recordings available online within 24 hours. The bill applies directly to all state agencies holding public meetings and ensures transparency by prohibiting restrictions on public recording unless it would disrupt the meeting. The law takes effect July 1, 2025, and does not change existing requirements for meeting notice or attendance rules.

Maddy summaryHB 57 prohibits Wyoming counties and municipalities from banning or restricting fireworks use or possession between noon and midnight on July 4, except during an open fire ban. It also explicitly allows fireworks in state parks, campgrounds, and similar public areas during that same time window, unless an open fire ban is active. The bill amends existing state laws to remove local restrictions specifically for July 4, while maintaining other fireworks regulations outside this timeframe. It does not alter rules for fireworks displays outside July 4 or for other public safety concerns.

Maddy summaryWyoming's HJ 5 is a symbolic joint resolution opposing China's misrepresentation of UN General Assembly Resolution 2758. It states that Resolution 2758 does not endorse China's "One China Principle" or justify denying Taiwan meaningful participation in UN agencies like the WHO or ICAO. The resolution urges the UN to stop using Resolution 2758 to exclude Taiwan and reaffirms Wyoming's support for the U.S. "One China Policy" (which does not recognize China's claim over Taiwan). This resolution has no legal effect but expresses Wyoming's position on Taiwan's UN participation.

Maddy summaryHB 256 renames Wyoming's "Select Committee on Blockchain, Financial Technology and Digital Innovation Technology" to the "Select Committee on Blockchain and Emerging Technologies." The bill clarifies that the committee may recommend legislation promoting blockchain and digital innovation, but any bills related to Title 13 (financial regulations) require approval from the joint minerals, business and economic development committee before introduction. As a procedural bill, it does not create new laws but adjusts committee structure and oversight processes. The committee currently has no active legislation, with the bill pending introduction as of February 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 216 prohibits animal control facilities in Wyoming from euthanizing pets using methods like gas chambers, carbon monoxide, or nonanesthetic gases. Instead, facilities must use injection methods (intravenous, intraperitoneal, or intracardiac after unconsciousness) for all pets, including dogs, cats, and other companion animals. The bill requires facilities to adopt training policies for staff performing euthanasia and maintain records of training, with violations classified as misdemeanors punishable by fines up to $5,000 for repeat offenses. It applies specifically to animal control facilities handling stray, surrendered, or neglected household pets, excluding livestock. The law takes effect July 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 127 amends Wyoming law to create a legal defense for perpetrators charged with violating a domestic violence protection order. Specifically, if a victim requests the perpetrator to violate the order, that request becomes an "affirmative defense" in court. This change directly affects individuals accused of breaching protection orders in domestic violence cases. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025, and does not alter existing protections for victims.

Maddy summaryHB 298 establishes a centralized electronic notice system managed by Wyoming's Secretary of State, replacing newspaper publication for legal and public government notices. It requires all governmental entities to publish notices online by January 1, 2030, instead of in newspapers, with notices retained for seven years and a $10 fee for posting. The system allows public subscription for notice alerts and satisfies all existing newspaper publication requirements under state law. This directly affects all state and local government bodies that currently publish notices in newspapers, including agencies handling property sales, meetings, and public hearings. The bill amends numerous existing statutes to align with this electronic publishing standard.