February 17, 2024
Bill status after week one. Only bills that have advanced, failed, or didn't get introduced are listed here, for the most.
You cannot read too much into this, as getting a bill introduced during the budget session is difficult by design. But of note, almost all of the populist bills backed by the Freedom Caucus, if in fact not 100% of them, failed. The group predicted that it woudl be more effective this legislature than last, but it has not proven to be the case so far, in so far as advancement of their legislative agenda via bills is concerned.
HB0001 General government appropriations. Appropriations H COW:Passed
HB0002 Nonresident fishing license fee increase. Travel H Failed Introduction 39-22-1-0-0
HB0005 Behavioral health redesign amendments. Labor H Failed Introduction 40-21-1-0-0
HB0006 Light and high profile vehicle closures. Transportation H Failed Introduction 41-20-1-0-0
HB0007 Alternative fuel tax-electricity amendments. Transportation H Failed Introduction 40-20-1-0-1
HB0010 Grace period-state land lease renewals. Agriculture H 3rd Reading:Passed 61-0-1-0-0
HB0011 State land lease amendments. Agriculture H 3rd Reading:Passed 61-0-1-0-0
HB0014 Prior authorization regulations. Labor H 2nd Reading:Passed
HB0015 Health insurance-reimbursement of overpayments. Labor H 3rd Reading:Passed 61-0-1-0-0
HB0016 Sutton state archaeological site-legal description. Travel H 3rd Reading:Passed 60-1-1-0-0
HB0017 Fishing outfitters and guides-registration of fishing boats. Travel H Failed Introduction 38-22-2-0-0
HB0019 Education savings accounts. Education H Failed Introduction 41-19-2-0-0
HB0020 School finance-regional cost adjustment study. Education H 2nd Reading:Passed
HB0021 Charter school leasing. Sel Sch Fac H 2nd Reading:Passed
HB0022 Sales tax revisions. Revenue H Failed Introduction 1-59-2-0-0
HB0026 Emergency protective services-effective period. Judiciary H 3rd Reading:Passed 44-17-1-0-0
HB0027 DFS and law enforcement-cross reporting. Judiciary H 3rd Reading:Passed 44-17-1-0-0
HB0028 Interference with parent-child contact. Judiciary H Failed Introduction 41-19-2-0-0
HB0032 Geologic sequestration-unitization amendments. Minerals H 3rd Reading:Passed 61-0-1-0-0
HB0034 Solid waste municipal cease and transfer funding. Minerals H 2nd Reading:Passed
HB0037 Election offenses-intimidation. Corporations H Failed Introduction 36-24-2-0-0
HB0039 Campaign reporting. Corporations H Failed Introduction 37-23-2-0-0
HB0040 School district trustee oath of office. Corporations H 2nd Reading:Passed
HB0041 Candidates for state legislature-residency requirement. Corporations H Failed Introduction 40-20-2-0-0
HB0047 Solid waste-illegal dumping remediation grants. Penn H Failed Introduction 28-33-1-0-0
HB0049 By the people act. Penn H Did not Consider for Introduction
HB0050 What is a Woman Act. Ward H Failed Introduction 37-24-1-0-0
HB0051 Public indecency-intimidation. Neiman H Failed Introduction 36-25-1-0-0
HB0053 Public health emergency-definition amendments. Ward H Failed Introduction 27-34-1-0-0
HB0055 State budgeting and reserves-account repeal. Cap Fin & Inv H Did not Consider for Introduction
HB0056 State budgeting and reserves-general funds. Cap Fin & Inv H Did not Consider for Introduction
HB0057 Parental rights regarding vaccination. Ward H Did not Consider for Introduction
HB0059 Prohibiting mask, vaccine and testing discrimination. Ward H Did not Consider for Introduction
HB0061 Fiscal accountability and transparency in education. Penn H Did not Consider for Introduction
HB0062 Local impact assistance payments-percentage discretion. Larson, JT H Failed Introduction 35-26-1-0-0
HB0063 Sex and gender changes for children-prohibited. Larsen, L H Failed Introduction 33-28-1-0-0
HB0065 Public officer fiscal training-amendments. Sommers H Did not Consider for Introduction
HB0068 Obscenity-impartial conformance. Hornok H Did not Consider for Introduction
HB0069 Mine permit and reclamation plan changes-landowner approval. Hornok H Failed Introduction 20-41-1-0-0
HB0071 Broadband development subaccount-amendments. Appropriations H 2nd Reading:Passed
HB0076 Reproductive Freedom Act. Yin H Did not Consider for Introduction
HB0078 Pornography and obscenity-crimes and penalties. Penn H Did not Consider for Introduction
HB0080 School finance-dates for fund transfers. Larson, JT H Did not Consider for Introduction
HB0082 Cities and towns-abandoned and nuisance buildings. Sherwood H Failed Introduction 38-23-1-0-0
HB0084 High Plains Research Station and Arboretum-historic site. Appropriations H Failed Introduction 41-20-1-0-0
HB0085 Social media-parental consent for minors required. Harshman H Failed Introduction 36-25-1-0-0
HB0087 Brucellosis testing amendments. Davis H Failed Introduction 41-20-1-0-0
HB0088 Public display of obscene material. Ottman H Did not Consider for Introduction
HB0091 Health mandates-CDC and WHO jurisdiction in Wyoming. Ward H Did not Consider for Introduction
HB0094 Net metering. Heiner H Failed Introduction 35-26-1-0-0
HB0095 Health care providers-submission of insurance claims. Stith H Did not Consider for Introduction
HB0097 Forcible entry and detainer amendments. Stith H Did not Consider for Introduction
HB0098 Duties of registered agents-amendments. Crago H Did not Consider for Introduction
HB0099 State funds-prohibition for slave or child labor. Bear H Did not Consider for Introduction
HB0100 Critical infrastructure resiliency. Bear H Did not Consider for Introduction
HB0101 Attorney general opinions. Mgt Council H Did not Consider for Introduction
HB0102 School safety and security amendments. Bear H Failed Introduction 35-26-1-0-0
HB0105 Insurance payments-not taxable. Slagle H Failed Introduction 35-26-1-0-0
HB0106 Hemp-limitations on psychoactive substances-2. Lawley H Did not Consider for Introduction
HB0107 Commercial driver license-medical certificate downgrade-1. Styvar H Did not Consider for Introduction
HB0108 Protection of health care providers. Zwonitzer, Dn H Failed Introduction 41-20-1-0-0
HB0109 Wind tax exemption-repeal. Slagle H Failed Introduction 36-25-1-0-0
HB0110 Wyoming Underground Facilities Notification Act-exemption. Slagle H Did not Consider for Introduction
HB0111 Restricted class C and M driver's licenses-amendments. Slagle H Did not Consider for Introduction
HB0112 Real estate transfer tax to offset property tax. Yin H Failed Introduction 8-53-1-0-0
HB0113 Hathaway scholarship program. Henderson H Failed Introduction 40-21-1-0-0
HB0114 Wyoming teacher shortage loan repayment program. Henderson H Failed Introduction 39-22-1-0-0
HB0115 Donated blood-mRNA disclosure. Penn H Did not Consider for Introduction
HB0117 Bond elections-voter threshold requirement. Styvar H Did not Consider for Introduction
HB0118 American rescue plan act appropriations-amendments. Appropriations H Failed Introduction 37-23-2-0-0
HB0119 School finance-mental health service grants. Sommers H Failed Introduction 38-23-1-0-0
HB0120 Interactive gaming. Davis H Failed Introduction 25-36-1-0-0
HB0121 Kelly parcel-sale and leasing requirements. Walters H Did not Consider for Introduction
HB0122 Carrying of concealed weapons-age requirement. Haroldson H Did not Consider for Introduction
HB0123 Mandatory immunizations-repeal. Haroldson H Did not Consider for Introduction
HB0124 Vaccination for smallpox-repeal. Haroldson H Did not Consider for Introduction
HB0127 Property tax exemption-specified real property. Locke H03 - Revenue:Do Pass Failed 3-6-0-0-0
HB0128 Wyoming Freedom Scholarship Act. Andrew H Did not Consider for Introduction
HB0129 Statutory standing committees-federal review. Pendergraft H Failed Introduction 25-36-1-0-0
HB0130 Driver's license renewal amendments. Jennings H Withdrawn by Sponsor
HB0132 Ban on teaching and training critical race theory. Bear H Did not Consider for Introduction
HB0133 Property tax-holiday. Locke H Placed on General File
HB0135 State funded capital construction. Appropriations H Failed Introduction 37-23-2-0-0
HB0136 Gender identity-definition repeal. Hornok H Did not Consider for Introduction
HB0137 Chemical abortions-ultrasound requirement. Neiman H Did not Consider for Introduction
HB0139 Denturist practice act. Winter H Failed Introduction 31-30-1-0-0
HB0140 University of Wyoming governance-elected trustees. Rodriguez-Williams H Did not Consider for Introduction
HB0142 Peace officer standards and training commission-funding. Provenza H Failed Introduction 19-42-1-0-0
HB0146 Property tax relief program-rental property applicants. Henderson H Failed Introduction 31-30-1-0-0
HB0147 Electrical generation tax. Larsen, L H Did not Consider for Introduction
HB0149 Hit and run-responsibility and penalties. Smith H Failed Introduction 28-33-1-0-0
HB0150 Protecting religious assembly in states of emergency act. Smith H Did not Consider for Introduction
HB0151 Firearms merchant category code-prohibition. Crago H Failed Introduction 37-24-1-0-0
HB0152 Sex offenders-child care facilities. Ottman H Failed Introduction 37-24-1-0-04
HB0153 Sex offender registration requirements. Knapp H Did not Consider for Introduction
HB0155 Newborn safety device funding for safe haven providers. Rodriguez-Williams H Did not Consider for Introduction
HB0156 Best interests of a child-gender affirming treatments. Rodriguez-Williams H Did not Consider for Introduction
HB0157 Use of full fair market value in taxation. Locke H Failed Introduction 30-31-1-0-0
HB0158 Refugee resettlement plan accountability. Locke H Did not Consider for Introduction
HB0159 Prohibition on unauthorized fees-veterans benefits. Knapp H Did not Consider for Introduction
HB0160 Protect Firearms Rights Act. Jennings H Did not Consider for Introduction
HB0161 Appointment by judge for vacancies in office-amendments. Jennings H Did not Consider for Introduction
HB0162 Public meetings-executive sessions amendment. Jennings H Did not Consider for Introduction
HB0163 Data privacy-government entities. BlockChain/Technology H Did not Consider for Introduction
HB0164 Alcohol infused foods. Zwonitzer, Dv H Did not Consider for Introduction
HB0167 Restoring state sovereignty through nullification. Strock H Did not Consider for Introduction
HB0170 Administrative procedure-regulatory costs. Western H Did not Consider for Introduction
HB0171 State land exchanges-public notice. Western H Did not Consider for Introduction
HB0172 Purple Heart Memorial Trail. Neiman H Did not Consider for Introduction
HB0173 Pharmacy benefit manager amendments. Zwonitzer, Dn H Did not Consider for Introduction
HB0174 Paid family and medical leave. Sherwood H Failed Introduction 41-20-1-0-0
HB0176 Restoration of civil rights-amendments. Haroldson H Did not Consider for Introduction
HB0177 Natural asset companies prohibition. Slagle H Did not Consider for Introduction
HB0178 Religious Freedom Restoration Act. Washut H Did not Consider for Introduction
HB0179 State park peace officers-definition and scope of authority. Niemiec H Failed Introduction 41-20-1-0-0
HB0180 Freedom from government seizure act. Provenza H Did not Consider for Introduction
HB0181 Coroner's inquest-amendments. Oakley H Did not Consider for Introduction
HB0182 Firearm purchase protections. Allemand H Did not Consider for Introduction
HB0183 Prohibiting foreign property ownership in Wyoming. Allemand H Did not Consider for Introduction
HB0184 Legislative order-department of education rules. Mgt Council H Did not Consider for Introduction
HB0185 Enhanced oil recovery-severance tax exemption. Burkhart H Did not Consider for Introduction
HB0187 Historic horse racing amendments. Walters H Did not Consider for Introduction
HB0188 Centralized electronic notice system. Singh H Did not Consider for Introduction
HB0189 Generation facility closure requirements-natural gas. Burkhart H Did not Consider for Introduction
HB0190 Parental rights in education. Bear H Did not Consider for Introduction
HB0191 American rescue plan act appropriations-amendments-3. Sommers H Did not Consider for Introduction
HB0192 County and municipal roads on state lands-easements granted. Locke H Did not Consider for Introduction
HB0193 Ban on sanctuary cities and counties. Singh H Did not Consider for Introduction
HB0194 Statewide student assessment system-amendments. Andrew H Did not Consider for Introduction
HB0195 Defend the guard act. Singh H Did not Consider for Introduction
HB0196 Sales of real property to the federal government. Northrup H Did not Consider for Introduction
HB0198 Court automation fees-assessment on filings. Nicholas H Did not Consider for Introduction
HB0199 Election ballots. Zwonitzer, Dn H Did not Consider for Introduction
HB0200 Electricity generation-equity and consumer protection. Burkhart H Did not Consider for Introduction
HB0201 State Auditor payment transparency. Hornok H Did not Consider for Introduction
HB0202 Unemployment compensation-promoting a drug-free workforce. Hornok H Did not Consider for Introduction
HB0204 Decriminalization of cannabis. Provenza H Did not Consider for Introduction
HB0205 Development agreements. Storer H Did not Consider for Introduction
HB0206 Pari-mutuel wagering activities-amendments-2. Newsome H Did not Consider for Introduction
HB0207 Moose and bighorn sheep hunting license-restrictions repeal. Newsome H Did not Consider for Introduction
HB0208 Hydrogen severance tax. Tarver H Failed Introduction 39-21-2-0-0
HB0209 Possession of alcohol-amendments. Andrew H Failed Introduction 21-39-2-0-0
HB0210 Checking account disclosures-repeal. Jennings H Did not Consider for Introduction
HB0211 Property tax-acquisition value. Jennings H Did not Consider for Introduction
HB0212 Poverty level specificity in Wyoming law. Ottman H Did not Consider for Introduction
HB0213 Wyoming preschool provider grants. Storer H Did not Consider for Introduction
HB0214 Trailer permanent registration-amendments. Tarver H Did not Consider for Introduction
HB0215 Integrated test center-governance. Conrad H Did not Consider for Introduction
HB0216 Advanced practice registered nurses-certification. Trujillo H Withdrawn by Sponsor
HB0217 American rescue plan act appropriations-amendments-2. Heiner H Did not Consider for Introduction
HB0218 Semitrailers-maximum trailer length. Allred H Did not Consider for Introduction
HB0219 Business reporting to secretary of state. Knapp H Did not Consider for Introduction
HB0220 K-12 school facilities appropriations. Sel Sch Fac H Did not Consider for Introduction
HB0221 Wyoming Community Development Authority-bond investment. Harshman H Did not Consider for Introduction
HJ0001 Property tax-classes of property and residential value. Revenue H Failed Introduction 34-27-1-0-0
HJ0002 Political expenditures. Corporations H Failed Introduction 35-26-1-0-0
HJ0004 Right of health care access-constitutional amendment. Chestek H Failed Introduction 7-54-1-0-0
HJ0005 Support of Israel. Sommers H Did not Consider for Introduction
HJ0006 Convention of states. Olsen H Did not Consider for Introduction
HJ0007 Individual right to privacy-constitutional amendment. Provenza H Did not Consider for Introduction
HJ0008 Prohibition of carbon taxes. Singh H Did not Consider for Introduction
SF0001 General government appropriations-2. Appropriations S COW:Passed
SF0004 Rehiring retired firefighters-continued retirement benefits. Labor H Did not Consider for Introduction
SF0005 Organ transplant recipient protection. Labor S COW:Passed
SF0007 Behavioral health redesign-vulnerable adults. Labor S COW:Passed
SF0008 Health insurance for volunteer emergency responders. Labor H Did not Consider for Introduction
SF0009 Parental rights in education-1. Education S 2nd Reading:Passed
SF0010 Eminent domain-energy collector systems. Agriculture S Did not Consider for Introduction
SF0011 Eminent domain energy collector systems amendments. Agriculture S Did not Consider for Introduction
SF0012 Meat processing plants-hides and carcasses. Agriculture H Did not Consider for Introduction
SF0014 State fair board-powers and responsibilities. Agriculture H Did not Consider for Introduction
SF0015 Acceptance of retrocession-federal military installations. Transportation H Did not Consider for Introduction
SF0017 Plane coordinates system-amendments. Transportation H Did not Consider for Introduction
SF0020 Electricity rates for costs that do not benefit Wyoming. Corporations H Did not Consider for Introduction
SF0028 Federal natural resource management coordinator. Fed Nat Res S Failed Introduction 10-21-0-0-0
SF0029 Major political parties-state central party voting members. Case S Failed Introduction 8-23-0-0-0
SF0031 Sex offender registration-promoting obscenity. Judiciary S COW:Passed
SF0033 Wyoming rural attorney recruitment program. Judiciary S Failed Introduction 16-15-0-0-0
SF0038 Financial reporting amendments-2. Mgt Audit S 2nd Reading:Passed
SF0040 Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Trust Fund Administration. Travel S Failed Introduction 18-13-0-0-0
SF0043 Pore space-severances and separate conveyances prohibited. Minerals S Failed Introduction 10-21-0-0-0
of action-2. Nethercott S Introduced and Referred to S01 - Judiciary 31-0-0-0-0
SF0046 Compulsory school attendance-minimum age. Schuler S Failed Introduction 7-24-0-0-0
SF0047 Law enforcement retirement-contributions. Appropriations H Did not Consider for Introduction
SF0056 Special districts-limit on tax levy. Revenue S Failed Introduction 9-22-0-0-0
SF0060 2024 large project funding. Nat Res Fund S 2nd Reading:Passed
SF0062 State Parks-recreation management authority. Mgt Audit S Failed Introduction 15-16-0-0-0
SF0065 Temporary water use agreements amendments. Water S COW:Passed
SF0070 Investment modernization-state nonpermanent funds-2. Cap Fin & Inv S 2nd Reading:Passed
SF0078 Carbon dioxide-enhanced oil recovery stimulus. Minerals S Failed Introduction 20-11-0-0-0
SF0081 Hospital or healthcare district created entities-immunity. Baldwin S COW:Passed
SF0084 School facilities-use fees. Brennan S COW:Passed
SF0087 Boutique hotel liquor licenses. Gierau S Failed Introduction 20-10-0-0-1
SF0088 State law violations by counties, cities and towns. Ide S Failed Introduction 19-12-0-0-0
SF0090 State-managed local government equity investment pool. Gierau S 2nd Reading:Passed
SF0091 Regulatory reduction task force. Gierau S Withdrawn by Sponsor
SF0093 Wyoming dividend account. Ellis S Failed Introduction 12-19-0-0-0
SF0099 Chloe's law-children gender change prohibition. Bouchard S Introduced and Referred to S10 - Labor 25-5-1-0-0
SF0101 Low-carbon energy standards-repeal. Steinmetz S Failed Introduction 15-16-0-0-0
SF0104 Wind and solar facilities-state lands amendments. Boner S Failed Introduction 8-21-0-0-2
SF0108 Protecting water from chemical abortion waste. Biteman S Failed Introduction 16-15-0-0-0
SF0111 Mule and whitetail deer-separate hunting seasons. Driskill S Introduced and Referred to S06 - Travel 31-0-0-0-0
SF0112 Wyoming Freedom Scholarship Act-2. Boner S Withdrawn by Sponsor
SF0116 Wind tax moratorium exemption-repeal. Jones S Failed Introduction 18-13-0-0-0
SF0117 Education-retention for reading failure. Scott S Failed Introduction 20-11-0-0-0
SF0122 Disposition of water rights-amendments. Kinskey S Failed Introduction 17-14-0-0-0
SF0124 Teachers' labor organizations-strike prohibition. Hicks S Failed Introduction 17-14-0-0-0
SF0127 Sales tax distribution rates. French S Failed Introduction 16-14-1-0-0
SF0129 State funded capital construction-2. Salazar S Withdrawn by Sponsor
SJ0001 Resolution demanding equal footing. Ide S Failed Introduction 17-14-0-0-0
SJ0003 Constitutional amendment vote requirement. Laursen, D S Failed Introduction 14-17-0-0-0
SJ0004 Convention of states-2. Brennan S Failed Introduction 17-14-0-0-0
February 21, 2024.
House Bill 203, paased the House Revenue Committee. The Bill exempts $200,000 of the fair market value of the assessment of single-family residential properties for this current tax year and $1,000,000 of fair market thereafter in exchange for an additional 2% sales tax.
I have mixed ffeelings about this bill, and I'm mostly mixed against it. Wyomingites fail to appreciate how much they actually depend on tax revenues simply for local governments to function and also are in the odd situation of not equating a host of things that encourage property value inflation with things they don't like. Basically, a lot of Wyomingites would like the state to remain what it was in some priro decade (and I confess I hold those views) while also having booming local economies and the like. Things have to give somewhere, and where they've been giving is in inflating property values. Removing $1M in valuation in this fashion will actually encourage that, and bring about additional problems.
Most people will like the bill, however, until they pay the sales tax, and then they'll be made about that.
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