Sen. Dan Dockstader

Maddy summaryThis bill allows Wyoming's Energy Authority to finance oil and gas refinery construction and expansion projects through bonds. It amends the authority's purpose to explicitly include supporting refinery development and permits bond issuance specifically for these projects. The law takes effect immediately upon becoming effective. This directly affects oil and gas refineries in Wyoming seeking state-backed financing for new or expanded facilities.

Maddy summarySF 97 repeals the Wyoming Education Trust Fund and related provisions. It requires the state treasurer to transfer all remaining unencumbered and unobligated funds from the trust fund and a separate account to the common school account within the permanent land fund by July 1, 2023. Any future funds that would have reverted to the trust fund will instead revert to the common school account. This bill changes the administrative handling of these funds but does not alter how education funding is allocated or spent.

Maddy summarySF 116 (Wyoming) protects firearm manufacturers, sellers, and trade associations from most civil lawsuits related to their products. The bill grants immunity from liability in "qualified civil liability actions" (claims about criminal misuse of firearms), unless specific exceptions apply. Key exceptions include cases involving criminal convictions for illegal transfers, negligent sales, knowing violations of firearm laws, product defects causing injury when used as intended, or gross negligence. It directly affects manufacturers, sellers, and trade associations by limiting their civil liability for firearm-related incidents. The law takes effect July 1, 2023.

Maddy summaryHB 118 directs 60% of Wyoming's fire insurance premium tax revenue to the volunteer firefighter, EMT, and search and rescue pension account, while 40% goes to a legislative reserve fund. It also appropriates $9 million from the state general fund directly to the pension account. The bill increases funding for these volunteer emergency responders' retirement benefits by changing tax distribution and adding new state money. It becomes effective July 1, 2023.

Maddy summaryHB 190 creates a select committee to coordinate Wyoming's energy and industrial development projects, directly affecting state government (legislature and governor) and future project developers seeking state support. The bill establishes a committee with 6 members (3 from each chamber, including committee chairs) to review project proposals and task force recommendations, requiring a November 2023 report to relevant committees. Key provisions include authorizing task forces to study specific projects like natural gas export facilities, manufacturing plants, and market access strategies for Wyoming's energy resources. The committee may also draft new legislation to advance these projects, focusing on maximizing public benefits through coordinated state efforts.

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 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 117 requires school districts to notify parents when a student's mental, emotional, or physical health or well-being changes, and to involve parents in decisions about their child's care. It prohibits classroom instruction on sexual orientation or gender identity for students in kindergarten through third grade and mandates parental consent for school health services. The bill also establishes procedures for parents to file complaints about school non-compliance, requiring resolution within seven days, with appeals to an independent hearing officer if unresolved after 30 days. These provisions directly affect school districts, parents/guardians, and students in K-3, focusing on parental notification, consent, and complaint processes.

Maddy summaryWyoming's SF 142 requires public utilities to offer coal-fired power plants for sale specifically for carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration (CCUS) projects. The bill establishes rules for selling carbon dioxide streams (e.g., for enhanced oil recovery), mandates bonding to cover future decommissioning and cleanup costs, and sets definitions for key terms like "carbon capture customer" (oil/gas companies using CO2 streams). It aims to make captured carbon dioxide available for industrial use while preventing rate hikes for electricity customers. The law also requires studies and reports on implementation, targeting coal plant operators and oil/gas industry stakeholders directly affected by the new requirements.

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.