Sen. Fred Baldwin

Maddy summaryHB 234 would allow individuals convicted of marijuana-related felonies before July 1, 2019, to petition courts to reduce those convictions to misdemeanors if they completed time served equal to the new misdemeanor maximum. It directly affects people with past felony convictions for marijuana possession, use, or related offenses under Wyoming law. The bill creates a streamlined court process requiring no hearing for eligible petitions, and would restore civil rights lost due to those past felony convictions. It does not change current marijuana laws or penalties for future offenses, only addressing retroactive relief for pre-2019 convictions.

Maddy summaryHB 123 establishes Wyoming's first state licensing board for naturopathy practitioners. The bill requires all naturopaths practicing in Wyoming to hold a license, which mandates graduation from an accredited naturopathic program, passing a national exam (NABNE), and meeting board-set standards. It creates a five-member board with specific qualifications (including practicing naturopaths and healthcare professionals) to oversee licensing, enforce practice standards, and handle disciplinary actions like license suspension. This directly affects current and future naturopathy practitioners in Wyoming, requiring them to comply with state licensing rules starting January 1, 2020, to legally use titles like "naturopathic doctor" or practice.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases the monthly contribution required from volunteer firefighters and EMTs from $15 to $16 to join the pension account. It also directs an additional 5% of Wyoming's fire insurance premium tax to the pension fund, specifically to provide an extra annual payment to members. The new payment amount is capped at one month's regular benefit and must be funded solely by this dedicated tax revenue. The changes affect all participating volunteer firefighters and EMTs who pay the required monthly contribution to qualify for pension benefits. The bill took effect July 1, 2019.

Maddy summaryThis joint resolution designates the third full week of May as Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week in Wyoming. It aims to increase public and professional awareness about Tardive Dyskinesia (TD), a movement disorder causing involuntary muscle movements that can develop as a side effect of long-term use of certain medications (like antipsychotics) for mental health conditions or gastrointestinal disorders. The resolution encourages regular screening for TD in at-risk patients and promotes support for research and awareness through charitable contributions, without mandating new policies or funding.

Maddy summaryHB 147 changes Wyoming law to make foreign language instruction for kindergarten through second grade optional for school districts, rather than mandatory. School districts may choose to offer such programs, but if they do, they must follow state board standards for instruction. This bill directly affects all Wyoming public school districts serving K-2 students. It became effective July 1, 2019, after passing the Education Committee unanimously.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Wyoming law regarding burial and cremation decisions for deceased individuals. It clarifies that funeral service practitioners must follow written instructions from the decedent or a designated person, and if no instructions exist, they must obtain written consent from family members in a specific priority order (spouse, children, parents, etc.). If no consent is received within seven days, the county coroner may authorize disposition. The law also grants immunity to practitioners acting in good faith under these rules.

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 82 establishes a legal framework for "do not resuscitate" (DNR) directives, allowing any adult with medical decision-making capacity to formally request no CPR in end-of-life situations. The bill enables individuals to have a DNR designation visibly marked on their Wyoming driver's license or ID card, alongside standardized medical bracelets or signed directives. It specifies that DNR orders apply to medical care except in cases of trauma (like car crashes), and protects emergency responders and healthcare providers who follow valid DNR directives in good faith. The law also creates standardized forms for creating, revoking, and removing DNR designations from licenses.

Maddy summaryWyoming's SF 85, the Medicaid Fraud Control Act, creates a dedicated fraud unit within the Attorney General's office to investigate and prosecute Medicaid fraud, waste, and abuse. The unit gains full access to all Medicaid records held by providers (such as hospitals and clinics) and can prosecute individuals who submit false claims or conceal material facts. It establishes criminal penalties: misdemeanor fines up to $750 or 6 months in jail for claims under $1,000, and felony penalties up to 10 years in prison or $10,000 fines for claims $1,000 or more. Providers must certify the accuracy of all Medicaid applications, reports, and invoices under penalty of perjury. This directly affects Medicaid providers, the Attorney General's office, and anyone submitting Medicaid claims.

Maddy summaryThis non-binding resolution expresses Wyoming's support for private companies developing coal-to-carbon products, such as graphene, construction materials, and advanced fibers. It encourages continued investment in this industry to create manufacturing and research jobs across various skill levels. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to share it with federal officials and local governments but does not create new laws or funding. It formally recognizes private sector investment in coal-to-carbon R&D as a key economic opportunity for Wyoming.