Sen. Tara Nethercott

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 summaryHB 299 amends Wyoming's gaming laws to allow the Northern Arapaho and Eastern Shoshone tribes (on the Wind River Reservation) to operate online sports betting as "qualified gaming entities," directly affecting these tribes. It modifies geolocation requirements by exempting tribal operators from needing to verify a patron's physical location within Wyoming for wagers made on tribal lands. The bill also adds tribes to the definition of eligible operators and specifies that tribal online betting is not subject to the same location restrictions as other operators. The changes take effect July 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis bill exempts natural hair braiding from Wyoming's cosmetology licensing requirements. It defines "practice of natural hair braiding" to include hand-twisting, weaving, and extending hair with tools or accessories (but excludes dyeing, chemical treatments, or altering hair structure). Salon owners may still require private certification for braiders working at their locations. The exemption takes effect July 1, 2025, and applies to braiders not otherwise regulated under cosmetology law.

Maddy summarySF 79 creates a new rule for civil cases filed in the wrong district court in Wyoming. It allows courts to transfer such cases to a proper venue, and treats the transferred case as if it were originally filed in that correct location. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2025, and applies directly to parties involved in civil lawsuits filed in an incorrect court.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SF 119) creates faster licensing pathways for military service members and their spouses in Wyoming who want to work in licensed professions. It requires licensing boards to issue expedited licenses within 30 days for applicants with active out-of-state licenses and military IDs, and to provide fee-free temporary permits valid up to 3 years while they complete full licensure requirements. The bill also mandates that boards consider military training and experience when evaluating qualifications and ask applicants about military status on all license forms. It applies to all licensed professions and takes effect July 1, 2025.

Maddy summarySF 143 allows Wyoming state funds to be deposited in credit unions that meet specific requirements, directly affecting the state treasurer, government entities managing public money, and qualifying credit unions. The bill amends state law to require credit unions seeking to hold state funds to apply through the board of deposits, provide financial statements, and maintain security like bonds or mortgages. Credit unions must submit annual financial updates and notify the state if facing regulatory action. This change expands where public funds can be held beyond traditional banks, while maintaining oversight through the state’s board of deposits.

Maddy summaryThis bill repeals Wyoming's "budget reserve account" and changes how excess state funds are managed. Instead of holding surplus general fund money in this account, it requires transferring unobligated balances above a set amount directly to the "legislative stabilization reserve account" at the end of each biennium. The bill also removes outdated references to the repealed account from state statutes and adds reporting requirements. This is a procedural budget adjustment affecting state financial management, not specific programs or services.

Maddy summaryThis bill changes how Wyoming charter schools receive funding from their school districts. It requires districts to allocate a portion of their central office nonpersonnel expenses and personnel costs to charter schools based on the charter school's average daily membership compared to the total district membership. For example, if a charter school has 10% of the district's students, it would receive 10% of those allocated district costs. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025, and directly affects all Wyoming charter schools operating within public school districts.