Sen. Dan Dockstader

Co-sponsor SJ 11

died · Wyoming House · Co-sponsor

Wyoming coal to carbon products.

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.

died Feb 26, 2019 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SF 108

died · Wyoming Senate · Lead sponsor

Public utilities-liability exemption.

Maddy summaryWyoming's SF 108 exempts public utilities (like electricity, gas, or water providers) from civil liability for property damage caused by wildfires or other natural disasters ("acts of God"), unless the utility was negligent, reckless, or intentionally caused the event. The bill specifically covers economic losses, such as disruptions to essential services, but excludes cases where the utility's negligence directly caused the damage. It clarifies that this exemption overrides conflicting parts of Wyoming's existing Governmental Claims Act. The law, effective July 1, 2019, codifies pre-existing common law regarding utility liability for natural disaster-related damages.

died Feb 22, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SF 148

died · Wyoming Senate · Co-sponsor

Federal facilities.

Maddy summaryWyoming's SF 148 creates a legal framework allowing the state to temporarily seize and operate federal facilities like national parks or wildlife refuges if the federal government cannot do so effectively. During seizure, the governor must maintain public access, protect natural/cultural resources, and allow concessionaires to continue operating, while charging fees to cover costs. The state must return the facility to federal control once the federal government can manage it, and repay any fees collected or profits earned. The bill also establishes a $1 million contingency fund for planning and exempts certain operational plans from public records disclosure.

died Feb 22, 2019 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 263

Failed · Wyoming House · Co-sponsor

Postsecondary education and economic development.

Failed Feb 19, 2019 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 213

Introduced · Wyoming House · Co-sponsor

Management council membership.

Introduced Feb 5, 2019 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SF 75

Failed · Wyoming Senate · Co-sponsor

Repeal gun free zones and preemption amendments.

Failed Feb 5, 2019 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SF 128

Failed · Wyoming Senate · Co-sponsor

Unborn victims of violence act.

Failed Feb 4, 2019 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SF 116

Vetoed · Wyoming Senate · Lead sponsor

Retirement income security task force-2.

AN ACT relating to the administration of government; creating a task force on retirement income security; providing for a study of retirement preparedness and retirement savings programs; requiring a report; providing appropriations; and providing for an effective date.

Vetoed Mar 16, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SF 79

Signed into law · Wyoming Senate · Lead sponsor

Vertical takeoff and landing aircraft-regulation.

AN ACT relating to aeronautics; authorizing the Wyoming aeronautics commission to promulgate rules regarding vertical takeoff and landing aircraft; amending provisions related to unmanned aircraft to include to vertical takeoff and landing aircraft; authorizing the Wyoming department of transportation to seek federal and other funding assistance related to vertical takeoff and landing aircraft; requiring coordination of marketing and advocacy efforts for specified purposes related to vertical takeoff and landing aircraft; and providing for an effective date.

Signed into law Mar 16, 2018 0 co-sponsors

Co-sponsor HB 168

Signed into law · Wyoming House · Co-sponsor

Stand your ground-2.

2018/Summaries/HB0168.PDF

Signed into law Mar 14, 2018 1 co-sponsor