Sen. Fred Baldwin

Maddy summaryHB 229 allows Wyoming's Department of Revenue and county treasurers to collect sales and use taxes electronically. It updates tax filing rules to explicitly permit vendors (businesses selling taxable goods/services) and taxpayers to submit returns and pay taxes online or via electronic methods, rather than only by mail or in person. The bill specifically clarifies that county treasurers may accept electronic payments for vehicle registration taxes during initial registration. It does not change tax rates or obligations, only modernizing the payment process for existing requirements. This affects all businesses collecting sales tax and individuals purchasing taxable items in Wyoming.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SF 9) adds licensed pharmacists' professional services to Wyoming's Medicaid program as a covered benefit. It directly affects Medicaid recipients who can now access pharmacist consultations and services under Medicaid coverage, and pharmacists who can bill Medicaid for these services. The key provision amends the state's Medicaid statute to explicitly authorize payment for pharmacist services, effective July 1, 2023. This changes how Medicaid reimburses for certain pharmacy-related care without altering other program rules.

Maddy summaryHB 108 prohibits the sale of THC-containing edibles (like gummies or baked goods) and vaping products to anyone under 21 years old in Wyoming. It defines "edible products" as consumables with THC and "vaping products" as devices that deliver THC vapor, including e-cigarettes and vape pens. Retailers face fines up to $750 for violations (increasing for repeat offenses within 24 months) and may face temporary sales bans for third offenses. An exception allows parents/guardians to purchase CBD oil with ≤0.3% THC for minors’ use. The bill takes effect July 1, 2023.

Maddy summaryWyoming's SF 38 creates special license plates for motor vehicles (non-commercial) to raise awareness about organ, eye, and tissue donation. Residents can apply for these plates through county treasurers, with an optional $1 donation to fund public education on donation awareness. The plates feature a distinctive symbol, match standard size/color, and require registration fees like regular plates. If fewer than 1,000 plates are issued by December 31, 2031, production will end by January 2033.

Maddy summaryWyoming's SF 148 clarifies that state firearm laws override local regulations, directly affecting cities and counties that might have attempted to enact stricter gun rules. The bill amends a definition in existing law to explicitly state that state statutes (W.S. 6-8-401 through 6-8-406) take precedence over local ordinances. This is a procedural clarification - no new restrictions or exceptions are added - and takes effect immediately upon enactment. It ensures local governments cannot impose additional firearm regulations beyond what the state already permits.

Maddy summaryWyoming's SF 143, the Wyoming Freedom Scholarship Act, creates education savings accounts (ESAs) providing $6,000 annually per eligible student (adjusted for inflation) to cover qualifying education expenses. It directly affects Wyoming residents who are K-12 students not yet graduated, allowing parents or guardians to use ESA funds for private school tuition, online learning, tutoring, textbooks, technology, and other approved educational costs. The state treasurer administers the program, disbursements occur monthly, and funds come from a dedicated state account - not local taxes - with excess funds transferred to the school foundation program if balances exceed $30 million. Qualified schools (non-governmental, non-discriminatory) are explicitly not considered state or federal agents under this program.

Maddy summaryWyoming's SF 37 adds podiatry services provided by licensed podiatrists to the list of medical services covered under the state's Medicaid program (Medical Assistance and Services Act). This bill directly affects Medicaid beneficiaries who need foot care and licensed podiatrists seeking reimbursement through Medicaid. The key provision authorizes $56,500 in state funds and $56,500 in federal funds specifically for these services during the 2023-2024 fiscal year. The funding is restricted to podiatry services only and must be spent within that period, with unspent funds reverting to the state. The bill takes effect July 1, 2023.

Maddy summarySF 65 repeals a law that paid local registrars for processing vital records (such as births, deaths, and marriages) in Wyoming. It requires all payments owed under the repealed law to be made before the bill's effective date. The bill takes effect immediately upon becoming law, ensuring existing payment obligations are fulfilled. This directly affects local registrars who handled vital records registration under the previous compensation system.

Maddy summarySF 7 amends Wyoming's definition of "opiate antagonist" to explicitly include naloxone hydrochloride (marketed as Narcan) and other FDA-approved medications for treating opioid overdoses. This clarifies which substances qualify under the existing Emergency Administration of Opiate Antagonist Act, ensuring consistency for first responders and healthcare providers. The change takes effect July 1, 2023, and does not create new requirements or funding. The bill solely updates terminology in current law without altering enforcement or access provisions.

Maddy summaryHB 57 updates Wyoming's legal definitions to align with federal standards for "armed forces" and "uniformed services." It explicitly includes the Space Force, Coast Guard, National Guard components, and federal health service corps in these definitions across multiple state laws. This change ensures state employees who are members of uniformed services (like National Guard members or military reservists) continue to qualify for existing benefits and protections under state programs, without altering those benefits themselves. The bill focuses solely on standardizing terminology to match federal law.