Sen. Dan Furphy

Maddy summaryThis Wyoming joint resolution (HJ 10) designates seven cities (Casper, Greybull, Cheyenne, Laramie, Powder River, Rock Springs) and three unincorporated areas (Platte River, Elkhorn Creek, Bluff Station) as "Medal of Honor cities." It encourages the placement of public markers in these locations to honor Wyoming residents who received the Medal of Honor for military valor. The resolution specifically recognizes 17 Medal of Honor recipients connected to these communities, who served from the Civil War through Vietnam. The measure does not create new legal requirements but formally recognizes these locations for commemorative purposes.

Maddy summaryHB 112, introduced in Wyoming in 2019, proposed a change to how electric utilities' service areas are defined. The bill would have amended state law to specify that an electric utility's certificated service area is determined at the point where electricity is delivered to a customer, rather than at another location. This change would directly affect electric utilities and the Public Service Commission, which oversees utility service areas. The bill was introduced but died in committee in February 2019 and never became law.

Maddy summaryHB 210 increases Wyoming's Collection Agency Board from three to five members, requiring four governor-appointed members and the state banking commissioner to serve ex officio. The bill specifies detailed qualifications: one appointed attorney actively in collection work, two appointed representatives from licensed collection agencies (not attorneys), and one public member with credit service experience. Board members receive compensation from license fees paid by collection agencies, and appointments require five years of Wyoming residency or relevant industry experience. This bill modifies board composition and operations without changing how collection agencies are regulated.

Maddy summaryWyoming's SF 95 requires auto insurers to disclose when using non-original manufacturer parts in vehicle repairs and ensures those parts meet the same quality, fit, and performance as original parts. Insurers must clearly identify aftermarket parts on repair estimates and provide written notice in bold text to claimants about the use of non-original parts. Vehicle owners can request original manufacturer parts but must pay any additional cost if they choose them over equal-quality aftermarket options. The law, effective July 2019, enforces these requirements through Wyoming's Unfair Trade Practices Act.

Maddy summaryHB 149 creates a property tax credit for individuals who purchase and improve abandoned buildings in Wyoming cities or towns. It allows owners to claim a tax credit equal to their documented costs for rehabilitating designated abandoned properties, such as removing or repairing deteriorating structures. To qualify, owners must get city/town approval for expenses directly tied to the building and submit them to the state revenue department within five years of purchase. The credit is limited to actual improvement costs, cannot exceed the property's tax liability, and must be used within 10 years of eligibility. This policy directly affects property owners and local governments seeking to revitalize vacant, deteriorating buildings.

Maddy summaryHJ 8 is a Wyoming legislative resolution urging Congress to propose a constitutional amendment to regulate political spending. It argues that corporations should not have the same constitutional rights as natural persons regarding election funding, based on Wyoming's constitution. The resolution does not create new laws but asks Congress to clarify that states can regulate campaign contributions and expenditures. Introduced in 2019, it was referred to a committee but remains a non-binding request.

Maddy summaryHB 91 corrects a technical error in the legal description of "Prexy's Pasture" (a campus green space at the University of Wyoming), fixing a geometric inconsistency in its boundary coordinates. The bill amends a statute to replace an inaccurate parcel description that incorrectly described the pasture as a parallelogram. This adjustment ensures the written legal description matches the actual land boundaries, without changing any existing restrictions on construction or land use. The pasture remains protected from buildings per current law, and the correction became effective July 1, 2019.

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.

Maddy summaryHB 108 modifies payment procedures for contractors working on public construction projects in Wyoming. It requires contractors to submit a sworn statement confirming all subcontractor and material supplier payments before final payment can be made, and mandates a 40-day public notice period (via newspaper and website) before final settlement. Disputed claims must be directed to the prime contractor's surety bond, with disputed amounts withheld from final payment until resolved. This affects contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers, and state/local governments awarding public works contracts over $7,500. The bill updates existing bond and payment rules to clarify dispute resolution and payment timelines.