Maddy summaryHB 22 establishes a process for Wyoming residents to remove elected municipal officers (like mayors or city council members) through a voter petition. To trigger a recall, a petition must collect signatures from at least 25% of registered voters in the municipality, include general grounds for removal, and follow specific filing rules. If valid, the city clerk schedules a special election 30-40 days later, with a preliminary primary election if multiple candidates run for the position. The officer seeking removal can run against opponents, and the winner takes office for the remaining term unless they fail to qualify within 10 days. This bill directly affects local elected officials in Wyoming cities and towns, effective July 1, 2026.
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Maddy summarySF 118 requires legislative approval before state-funded water projects can use eminent domain to acquire private land. It directly affects water districts, cities, or public entities seeking to build or expand water infrastructure using state funds. The bill adds a new requirement (W.S. 41-2-124(m)) that mandates the legislature must approve such eminent domain actions for water projects, modifying existing laws that previously allowed these entities to proceed without this step. This change applies specifically to projects utilizing state funds, not all eminent domain uses.
Maddy summaryHB 148, the Land, Water and Fiscal Integrity Act, sets new rules for leasing Wyoming state lands for large industrial projects. It defines "utility scale industrial projects" as those costing $15 million+ or covering 320+ acres (excluding mineral extraction), requiring county commissioners to request public hearings for such leases. The bill mandates that leases must include radar-activated lighting to reduce visual impact, require a written analysis of tourism, tax revenue, migration corridors, and property value effects, and require decommissioning bonds. These provisions directly affect state land commissioners, county governments, and developers seeking industrial leases on state lands. The law would take effect July 1, 2026, if passed.
Maddy summaryHB 191 requires Wyoming school district boards of trustees to stream meetings where official actions occur live over the internet, unless internet is unavailable or unforeseen circumstances prevent it. This applies to all school districts and directly affects their transparency practices. Key provisions mandate that live broadcasts, recordings, and meeting minutes become public records, and require publishing warrants over $500 in local newspapers within 30 days. The law takes effect on July 1, 2026, with salary payments only needing annual publication in March. It focuses on increasing public access to school board decision-making processes.
Maddy summaryHB 151 limits fees charged by Wyoming government entities when providing public records to requesters. It sets specific caps: $0 for electronic records delivered via email or download links, $20 for records on government-supplied storage devices, and $0.15 per page for paper copies (with a 666-page maximum at that rate). The bill also prohibits charging for labor costs like locating, reviewing, or redacting records, and increases penalties for violations to up to $2,000. This directly affects citizens, journalists, and researchers seeking public records by making access more affordable and predictable.
Maddy summaryWyoming's HB 181 prohibits all state and local government entities from using biometric data (like facial recognition or fingerprints) to identify people or verify identities, geolocation data to track individuals or vehicles, and automatic license plate reader systems for vehicle identification or toll collection. The bill requires governments to adopt compliance policies, creates a civil lawsuit option for violations, and amends the Wyoming Governmental Claims Act to address liability. It specifically excludes school bus cameras, anonymized health data, and certain utility infrastructure from the restrictions. The law directly affects all state agencies, counties, cities, and law enforcement entities by restricting their use of these surveillance technologies. The bill is currently in early procedural stages and has not advanced beyond introduction.
Maddy summaryHB 172 limits the number of historic horse racing terminals operators can run based on track size and requires a minimum of 16 live racing days at a track to qualify for a permit. It caps terminals at 1,200 per track that’s 7/8 mile or longer and 1,000 per shorter track, and prohibits adding new terminals if existing ones at a location are unused. The bill directly affects racetrack operators seeking simulcasting permits to operate these terminals. It takes effect July 1, 2026, with some provisions effective immediately upon enactment.
Maddy summaryHB 125 would allow Wyoming's Secretary of State to administratively dissolve or revoke the registration of business entities (like corporations and LLCs) if they commit specific frauds. It targets three scenarios: (1) ownership by a "foreign adversary" (per U.S. Commerce rules) without approval, (2) providing false information to the registered agent, or (3) having a board member convicted of fraud against others. The bill directly affects businesses registered in Wyoming that meet these fraud criteria. The legislation failed its introduction in the Wyoming House on February 11, 2026 (33-28 vote), so it is not currently in effect.
Maddy summarySF 91, the Wyoming Energy Project Accountability Act, requires legislative approval before construction begins for large energy projects or when state funds are used. It directly affects industrial-scale energy projects (over 150 megawatts or large footprints - 5,000 acres for wind, 500 for solar) and large industrial power loads (75+ megawatts). The bill mandates that any project using state funds over $200,000 must have a specific legislative bill or resolution detailing the project, funding source, and conditions to protect ratepayers. Exceptions apply for emergencies or routine maintenance on existing projects.
Maddy summarySF 93 amends Wyoming's child custody laws to promote shared custody as the default for temporary orders and requires courts to explain when it is not ordered. The bill adds a new factor for courts to consider: evidence that a parent provided false information about past domestic violence, child abuse, or neglect. It defines "shared custody" as combining joint legal and physical custody and mandates that courts must order it for final custody decisions unless they find it unsuccessful or not in the child's best interests. The law applies to all custody cases filed on or after July 1, 2026.