Sen. Bill Landen

Maddy summaryThis bill eliminates the state sales tax on firearms and ammunition purchased in Wyoming. It creates a new tax exemption for these items under existing sales and use tax laws, effective July 1, 2025. The exemption applies to all buyers purchasing firearms or ammunition subject to Wyoming's tax code, directly affecting consumers and retailers selling these products. The change removes a financial cost at the point of sale but does not alter firearm ownership laws or definitions.

Maddy summaryHB 106 creates a "Monument to America Development and Oversight Task Force" in Wyoming to plan a large-scale monument commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The task force, composed of state officials, tribal liaisons, and former leaders, must develop monument specifications (similar to Mount Rushmore), select a location on school trust lands for long-term benefit to public schools, and submit recommendations by July 4, 2026. The bill appropriates $40,000 for non-legislative members and $40,000 for legislative members to cover expenses through June 30, 2027, with the task force terminating after that date. This bill directly affects Wyoming's state government, school trust lands, and taxpayers through the allocated funding.

Maddy summaryHB 231 appropriates $2.176 million from Wyoming's general fund to the University of Wyoming for medical education expansion. It authorizes the university to partner with the University of Utah School of Medicine to offer a new program, providing training for up to five Wyoming resident students annually over four years starting in 2025-2026. The bill requires student agreements under state law and limits administrative costs to $53,081. The funding is set to expire June 30, 2029, with the legislature intending to double this amount in future budgets.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires e-cigarette and vapor material manufacturers to obtain an annual license from Wyoming's Department of Revenue, costing $1,000. Manufacturers must submit detailed certifications verifying compliance with federal tobacco trafficking rules, provide business information, and non-resident manufacturers must post a $25,000 bond. The department will publish a public list of licensed manufacturers starting July 1, 2025, and prohibit the sale of products from unlicensed manufacturers. This directly affects manufacturers seeking to operate in Wyoming and retailers who must verify products against the published license list.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SF 47) allows cities, towns, counties, and school districts in Wyoming to establish a system of public recreation (like parks and community facilities) by either having their local government serve directly as the governing board or appointing a separate board of at least five members. It specifies that if the local government acts as the board, it is exempt from certain administrative rules, and outlines how vacancies on appointed boards must be filled. The bill also clarifies that jointly established recreation systems require at least one representative from each participating local government on the board. The changes take effect July 1, 2025.

Maddy summarySF 115 changes how people can challenge government agency decisions in court. It requires individuals to first use all agency-level appeals before seeking court review, specifies which district courts can handle these cases (based on where harm occurred or property is located), and explicitly excludes most public employment disputes from judicial review - unless the dispute involves a formal hearing or other law allows it. The law applies to agency actions taken on or after July 1, 2025. This bill directly affects citizens, businesses, and organizations seeking to contest agency decisions but does not alter substantive agency rules.

Maddy summaryThis Wyoming joint resolution (SJ 8) requests Congress to propose a constitutional amendment allowing states and Congress to establish reasonable limits on money spent to influence elections. It specifically seeks authority to distinguish between natural persons (individuals) and artificial entities like corporations, unions, or AI when setting these limits. The resolution argues that current Supreme Court interpretations equating unlimited spending with free speech undermine political equality, election integrity, and local representation. It does not create new laws but formally asks Congress to initiate a constitutional amendment process to address these concerns.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SJ 7) passed by the Wyoming Legislature to recognize the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) on its 50th anniversary in 2025. It commends NCSL for its role in supporting state legislatures and fostering bipartisan cooperation, as detailed in the resolution's preamble. The resolution directs Wyoming's Secretary of State to send copies to Wyoming's Congressional delegation and NCSL's leadership. It does not create new laws or affect any specific groups or policies.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates the Wyoming Generational Investment Account (WGIA), a permanent trust fund for state investments. Starting July 1, 2025, it requires annual transfers of $100 million from the legislative stabilization reserve into the WGIA. Funds must be invested to mirror an 85% private equity/15% private credit portfolio, with earnings from each transfer locked in for 30 years. After 30 years, 37.5% of investment earnings from each transfer must be deposited into the state's general fund, while the remainder stays invested in the WGIA. (SF 197)

Maddy summaryThis bill extends the sunset date for allowing Wyoming school districts to hold operating balances and cash reserves up to 30% of their state funding base (instead of the previous 15%), effective through the fiscal year ending June 30, 2028. It requires districts to separately track reserves exceeding 15% and prohibits using these funds for new capital construction (though major building repairs are permitted). The bill directly affects all public school districts in Wyoming by modifying their reserve limits and reporting requirements under state school finance rules. The change aims to provide districts with more flexibility in managing financial reserves while maintaining accountability through specific reporting mechanisms.