Sen. Anthony Bouchard

Maddy summarySF 161 amends Wyoming's legislative management council membership rules. It specifies that two senators and two representatives are selected at large by each chamber's party caucuses, with strict limits on party representation (no more than one from the same party as the chamber's presiding officer). The bill also establishes a two-year rotation of the council chairmanship between the House and Senate and clarifies that the council directs the legislature's day-to-day operations. This procedural bill affects only the internal organization of the Wyoming Legislature, not public policy.

Maddy summaryHB 183 repeals restrictions that previously banned concealed weapons in certain public spaces, allowing permit holders to carry concealed firearms in government meetings, the legislature, and most public schools (with exceptions for specific school district policies under existing law). It establishes that only the Wyoming state legislature can regulate firearms, weapons, and ammunition, preempting local governments from creating their own firearm restrictions. The bill explicitly preserves private property owners' rights to ban firearms on their land and maintains existing prohibitions in courtrooms. This directly affects concealed carry permit holders, local governments seeking to regulate firearms, and school districts managing firearm policies on school property.

Maddy summaryWyoming's HB 214 reduces the required record retention period for licensed real estate brokers from seven years to two years. The bill directly affects all licensed real estate brokers in Wyoming who must maintain full records of every transaction they participate in. It amends Wyoming Statute 33-28-123 to require brokers to keep these records for a minimum of two years after the transaction's latest date. The law took effect on July 1, 2019.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires most Wyoming Medicaid recipients to work, attend school, or volunteer for at least 20 hours per week to maintain eligibility, beginning three months after initial approval. Exceptions apply to children under 18, seniors 65+, pregnant individuals, caregivers of young children or disabled dependents, and those in treatment programs. Failure to comply results in a 12-month loss of Medicaid coverage, with verification required every six months. The bill also prohibits similar work requirements for SNAP (food assistance) and mandates that any federal savings from approved waivers fund child care for employed Medicaid recipients.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SF 100) clarifies which state firearms regulations apply by amending a definition in Wyoming law. It specifies that "this act" refers to specific sections (W.S. 6-8-401 through 6-8-406) governing weapons, resolving potential confusion about applicable rules. The change affects how existing firearms laws are interpreted but does not create new restrictions or allowances. The bill was introduced in 2019 and recommended for passage by the Judiciary Committee. It became effective immediately upon enactment.

Maddy summarySF 119 requires the Wyoming state auditor to publicly post detailed vendor payment information on two websites: the state auditor's official site and the Wyoming public finance website. The bill mandates that all payments made to vendors for goods or services - showing the date, vendor name, amount, and description - must be posted within 30 days of payment, covering the current year and the previous five years. This applies to all state agencies and directly affects public access to government spending data. The requirement took effect on July 1, 2019, for all payments made after that date.

Maddy summaryHB 257 requires Wyoming's Medicaid program to cover clubhouse-based psychosocial rehabilitation services, which are community programs run by members with staff support to help people with mental health conditions rebuild social connections, find housing, and gain employment skills. It directly affects Medicaid beneficiaries with mental health needs and certified clubhouse providers who can now receive state reimbursement. The bill mandates the Department of Health to include these services in Medicaid, enter contracts with providers (within funding limits), and report annually to the legislature on program outcomes. This policy change expands Medicaid coverage to specifically include these community-based support services, as defined in the bill.

Maddy summaryThis bill would have required Wyoming's highway patrol to verify "extreme inconvenience" before issuing restricted driver's licenses to minors aged 14-16. It would have limited driving to 5 a.m. to 11 p.m., within 50 miles of home, and only with a parent/guardian present. Qualifying circumstances for "extreme inconvenience" included driving more than 5 miles to school, sports, religious activities, or a job, or working in a parent's business. The bill died in committee in 2019 and never took effect.

Maddy summaryWyoming's SF 158 establishes a Legislative Audit Committee to review state agency finances and improve accountability. The committee, appointed by Senate and House leadership with balanced party representation, will oversee financial audits, conduct post-audits of agency recommendations, and prepare reports for the governor and legislature. It also creates a Legislative Auditor position within the Legislative Service Office to support the committee's work. The bill requires state agencies to provide audit assistance and includes confidentiality rules for audit reports, with exceptions for reporting criminal violations to the Attorney General. Note: This bill died in committee in 2019 and did not become law.

Maddy summarySF 157 would make the Wyoming Attorney General an elected statewide office, replacing the current system where the governor appoints the position. Starting with the 2022 general election, the attorney general would serve a four-year term and must have at least four years of legal practice in Wyoming. The bill designates the attorney general as one of five statewide elected officials (alongside governor, secretary of state, state auditor, and state treasurer) for state commissions and ballot listing. It repeals interim appointment rules, requires the attorney general to follow Wyoming's Ethics and Disclosure Act, and amends procedures for when the attorney general needs the governor's approval for certain actions.