Rep. Dave Zwonitzer

Maddy summaryHB 164 clarifies that food products made with or infused with alcohol (like candy or desserts) are not considered alcoholic beverages if they contain less than 6.25% alcohol by volume. This directly affects food manufacturers, retailers, and restaurants producing or selling such items. The bill amends Wyoming's alcohol definitions to explicitly exclude these low-alcohol food products from regulations governing alcoholic beverages. The key provision sets a clear 6.25% alcohol threshold to determine when such foods fall outside the state's alcohol beverage laws.

Maddy summaryHB 113 increases scholarship amounts for Wyoming's Hathaway program, directly affecting eligible students pursuing degrees or certificates at participating institutions. The bill raises semester awards for three scholarship tiers: Opportunity ($882, up from $840), Performance ($1,323, up from $1,260), and Honor ($1,764, up from $1,680) for full-time students meeting specific GPA and standardized test score criteria. Need-based scholarships also see updated calculations, with a minimum $110 per semester and increased caps for unmet financial need. The changes apply to students qualifying under existing Hathaway program standards, effective July 1, 2024.