Sen. R. J. Kost

Primary SF 22

In committee · Wyoming House · Lead sponsor

Utility trailers-permanent registration.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows owners of utility trailers at least 11 years old to permanently register them instead of paying annual fees. Owners pay a one-time $87.50 administration fee plus applicable title and registration fees (or five times the annual fee for specialty plates), after which they no longer pay yearly registration costs. The permanent registration is tied to the trailer, not the owner, so if sold, the new owner must re-register under standard rules. It directly affects owners of older utility trailers who currently pay annual registration fees under Wyoming law.

In committee Feb 28, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HB 61

Introduced · Wyoming House · Co-sponsor

Carbon dioxide in public works-feasibility study.

Maddy summaryHB 61 requires the University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources to conduct a feasibility study on using carbon dioxide (CO₂) captured from power plants in public works projects. The study must examine potential costs, benefits, project types (like highways and state buildings), CO₂ capture capacity in Wyoming, infrastructure needs, and impacts on other industries, with a December 1, 2022 deadline. The bill appropriates $300,000 from the general fund to fund the study and consultant services, explicitly prohibiting use for university overhead costs. It does not mandate CO₂ use in projects but aims to determine if such a requirement would be feasible before any policy changes. The report will inform future legislative decisions on this potential policy.

Introduced Feb 18, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SF 1001

Introduced · Wyoming House · Co-sponsor

COVID-19 Vaccine employer mandates-2.

Maddy summaryWyoming's SF 1001 prohibits most employers from requiring COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment. It allows exceptions only for employers who document that vaccination is critical for workplace safety and provide medical/religious exemptions, along with reasonable alternatives like reassignment or testing. Employers violating the law face $100 daily penalties, and must offer severance pay if employees leave due to non-compliant mandates. The bill specifically addresses healthcare employers and creates a program for antibody testing, while citing staffing shortages as its legislative motivation.

Introduced Nov 3, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 1001

Passed · Wyoming House · Co-sponsor

COVID-19 vaccine employer mandates.

Maddy summaryHB 1001 prohibits Wyoming employers from requiring COVID-19 vaccinations as a condition of employment, except in limited circumstances. It mandates employers to provide medical and religious exemptions, offer reasonable alternatives (like reassignment or testing), and pay severance to employees who leave due to non-compliant mandates. The law applies broadly but specifically addresses critical staffing shortages in healthcare, requiring employers to document workplace safety justifications for any exceptions. It also creates programs for employer-funded testing and adjusts worker's compensation to cover vaccine-related injuries.

Passed Nov 3, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SF 114

Vetoed · Wyoming House · Co-sponsor

State land leases.

Vetoed Apr 9, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SF 91

died · Wyoming House · Lead sponsor

Probate-discovered property publication requirements.

died Apr 8, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HB 80

died · Wyoming House · Co-sponsor

Kindergarten start date.

died Apr 8, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 138

died · Wyoming House · Co-sponsor

Tax on unearned income.

died Apr 8, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SF 87

Signed into law · Wyoming House · Lead sponsor

Voyeurism amendments.

2021/Summaries/SF0087.pdf

Signed into law Apr 7, 2021 0 co-sponsors

Co-sponsor HB 75

Signed into law · Wyoming House · Co-sponsor

Voter identification.

2021/Summaries/HB0075.pdf

Signed into law Apr 6, 2021 1 co-sponsor