Sen. Cale Case

Maddy summaryWyoming's SJ 11 is a joint resolution requesting Congress to call a state-led convention to propose constitutional amendments. It specifically seeks changes to restrain federal spending, limit federal government power, and impose term limits on federal officials and Congress. The resolution includes specific rules for the convention, such as prohibiting consideration of changes to the Bill of Rights and requiring one state, one vote. This is a procedural request (not a law) from Wyoming's legislature to Congress, aiming to build state support for a constitutional convention under Article V.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Joint Resolution (SJ 2) commemorates Wyoming's former U.S. Senator and Governor Lester C. Hunt, honoring his public service career, advocacy for social programs, and courageous opposition to McCarthyism during the 1950s. It includes the Wyoming Legislature's commitments to uphold civility, respect, and collaborative problem-solving among legislators, and to address issues contributing to suicide. The resolution has no policy changes or direct impact on the public - it is purely symbolic recognition of Hunt's legacy and a pledge for legislative conduct.

Maddy summaryHB 284 amends Wyoming law to classify debt buyers as collection agencies, bringing them under existing regulatory requirements. It defines "debt buyer" as any person regularly purchasing charged-off consumer debt for collection (whether collecting directly, hiring third parties, or using attorneys). This means debt buyers operating in Wyoming must now comply with the same rules as traditional collection agencies when collecting debts from consumers. The law applies to all debt buyers conducting business in the state, effective July 1, 2023.

Maddy summaryWyoming bill SF 157 amends a state law to explicitly allow the Eastern Shoshone Tribe and Northern Arapaho Tribe to apply for participation in emergency insect management programs. The bill updates the application process so these tribes, along with state agencies, can submit applications directly to the Department of Agriculture for such programs. This change removes previous barriers by formally including the tribes as eligible applicants under the existing statutory framework. The bill takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

Maddy summaryThis Wyoming bill (SF 91) clarifies how married couples can establish "tenancy by the entirety" for real property. It allows spouses to automatically create this ownership type simply by listing themselves as "husband and wife" or "spouses" on a property deed, without needing additional legal steps. The change directly affects married couples purchasing or transferring real estate in Wyoming, ensuring their joint ownership is legally recognized as tenancy by the entirety. This provision streamlines property ownership for married couples but does not alter other aspects of property law.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Wyoming's licensing rules for architects and landscape architects. It removes the requirement for the licensing board to automatically notify licensees about upcoming renewal dates, meaning professionals must proactively track expiration. The bill also allows the board to use annual renewal fees to fund continuing education programs that meet state standards. These changes affect licensed architects and landscape architects seeking to maintain their credentials in Wyoming, effective July 1, 2023.

Maddy summaryHB 121 modifies Wyoming's property tax deferral program to help homeowners with primary residences on parcels ≤40 acres. It caps deferred taxes at 50% of annual real estate taxes, sets interest rates at 4% compounded annually (or treasury-based for specific cases), and requires the Department of Revenue to confirm funding availability before approving deferrals. Eligibility now requires annual financial status verification, and deferred taxes become due immediately if property value exceeds 50% of the property's fair market value. The bill also mandates county rulemaking, public outreach, and annual reporting to the Department of Revenue.

Maddy summaryHB 124 imposes a tax on electricity produced from wind and solar resources in Wyoming for sale or trade. It directly affects wind and solar electricity producers who sell power within the state, requiring them to pay a tax per megawatt-hour at the point where electricity connects to transmission lines. Producers must report their annual electricity output by February 1 each year. The tax applies to solar electricity sold after January 1, 2024, while existing wind electricity production tax rules remain in effect. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2023.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Wyoming's net metering rules for small-scale renewable energy systems (like rooftop solar). It exempts existing systems (operational before July 1, 2024) from new rules until 2039, while requiring the Public Service Commission to establish a new compensation system for systems installed on or after that date. The new system must prevent rate subsidies where small generators' electricity costs are covered by other customers. Utilities will no longer be obligated to compensate new small generators under the old net metering terms, and the Commission must hold public hearings and adopt rules by April 2024. The bill affects homeowners and businesses with small renewable energy installations who generate excess electricity for the grid.

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.