Legislature

Legislative Management Council set meeting to discuss COVID-19 and consider possible special session

CHEYENNE – Management Council will meet on April 16 at 7:30 a.m. to consider interim topics for joint interim committees. This meeting will include discussion of potential legislative responses to the... Read more »

04/02/20 9:47 AM

Governor signs bill limiting registered sex offender access to schools in Wyoming

CASPER, Wyo. — Governor Mark Gordon signed a bill into law on Monday, March 24 which adds new restrictions to registered sex offenders attempting to access the grounds of their own... Read more »

03/25/20 10:05 AM

Long-term Wyo senators Bebout and Coe to retire

Fremont County Senator Eli Bebout and Park County Senator Hank Coe have announced their retirement. According to a release, the senators with a combined State Legislature service record of 60... Read more »

03/13/20 9:03 AM

Wyoming governor signs two-year state budget with 19 vetoes

Mar 12, 2020 By MEAD GRUVER Associated Press CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon signed a two-year state budget Thursday while vetoing 19 sections that included across-the-board spending... Read more »

03/13/20 6:25 AM

Governor signs bill expanding Wyoming Food Freedom Act

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon signed House Bill 84 into law on Thursday, March 12 which will expand the Wyoming Food Freedom Act. “The nation’s best law for... Read more »

03/12/20 4:06 PM

House agrees to Senate changes to Wyoming seasonal time changes bill

CASPER, Wyo. — On Thursday, March 12, the Wyoming House of Representatives agreed to changes to House Bill 44 adopted by the Senate. The bill, which would create a pathway... Read more »

03/12/20 1:14 PM

Gordon using private-sector advisors to help evaluate Occidental land deal

March 11, 2020 by Andrew Graham, WyoFile Gov. Mark Gordon has a team of seven informal private-sector advisors — at least three of them high-level veterans of the oil and gas industries... Read more »

03/12/20 4:37 AM

Wyoming legal age to buy nicotine in doubt as Senate and House disagreements persist

CASPER, Wyo. — As the Wyoming Legislature’s budget session nears it’s end, the Wyoming Senate and House of Representatives remain in disagreement on Senate File 50. The bill aims to... Read more »

03/11/20 6:19 PM

Wyoming Senate kills ‘Second Amendment Preservation Act’ on close vote

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Senate defeated House Bill 118, the so-called “Second Amendment Preservation Act,” on third reading on Wednesday, March 11 despite more senators voting for the bill... Read more »

03/11/20 5:07 PM

Bill to create ‘Wyoming Combat Sports Commission’ headed for governor’s desk

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Senate passed a bill on third reading which would create a “Wyoming Combat Sports Commission.” Since the House of Representatives have also passed the bill... Read more »

03/11/20 12:13 PM

Senate pass bill to eliminate seasonal time changes in Wyoming

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming is ticking closer to some changes to how clocks work in the state. The Wyoming Senate passed a bill on third reading on Wednesday, March 11... Read more »

03/11/20 11:50 AM

Wyoming to require utilities to attempt to sell coal-fired power plants prior to retiring

CASPER, Wyo. — PacifiCorps/Rocky Mountain Power have proposed plans to retire several coal-fired power plants earlier than initially scheduled. Those include: Jim Bridger 1 in 2023 instead of 2037 Naughton... Read more »

03/11/20 11:33 AM

Governor signs bill to provide $105 million in state funds to Wyoming counties, cities and towns

CASPER, Wyo. ― Over fiscal years 2021 and 2022, Wyoming counties and municipalities will receive a share of $105 million in direct distribution dollars from the state. Governor Mark Gordon... Read more »

03/11/20 10:29 AM

Gordon green lights $1 million Wyoming coal marketing program

CASPER, Wyo. — Governor Mark Gordon signed House Bill 04 into law on Tuesday, March 10 which establishes a “Wyoming coal marketing program.” $1 million is appropriated to fund the... Read more »

03/11/20 10:14 AM

Governor signs Wyoming vaping taxes into law

CASPER, Wyo. — Governor Mark Gordon signed House Bill 73 into law on Tuesday, March 10, which will impose excise taxes on vaping products in Wyoming. The new taxes are set to... Read more »

03/11/20 9:44 AM

Final budget deal: sound and fury but little change

March 10, 2020 by Andrew Graham, WyoFile Following contentious negotiations between House and Senate budget writers last week, and heavy speechifying on the Senate floor Monday, the Legislature sent a budget to... Read more »

03/11/20 5:44 AM

Governor signs new taxable Wyoming ‘senior health care districts’ into law

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon signed House Bill 62 into law on Monday, March 9. The bill will allow the creation of new “senior health care districts” in... Read more »

03/10/20 2:28 PM

Senate pass bill to allow microbreweries to brew at multiple spots in Wyoming

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Senate passed House Bill 158 unanimously on third reading on Tuesday, March 10. The bill aims to allow microbreweries to make malt beverages at multiple... Read more »

03/10/20 2:07 PM

Senator: Wyoming ‘Second Amendment Preservation Act’ could erode gun rights

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Senate took up House Bill 118 for consideration on Monday, March 9 and again on Tuesday. The so-called “Second Amendment Preservation Act” aims to protect... Read more »

03/10/20 1:35 PM

Wyoming agriculture fees set to increase as Governor signs bill into law

CASPER, Wyo. — Some fees paid to the Wyoming Department of Agriculture are set to increase beginning July 1, 2020. That is after Governor Mark Gordon signed House Bill 194... Read more »

03/10/20 11:44 AM

Gordon signs air ambulance bill to keep Wyoming waiver hopes alive

CASPER, Wyo. — Governor Mark Gordon signed House Bill 172 into law on Monday, March 9. The bill allows the Wyoming Department of Health to continue to try to negotiate... Read more »

03/10/20 10:07 AM

Bill to ban disposal of wind turbine blades in Wyoming landfills dies in the Senate

CASPER, Wyo. — House Bill 217 aimed to ban the disposal of wind turbine blades in Wyoming landfills. The Senate had been tentatively scheduled to consider the bill on Monday, March 9.... Read more »

03/09/20 6:01 PM

Senate springs forward bill that would eliminate Wyoming seasonal time changes

CASPER, Wyo. — A day after clocks “sprung forward,” the Wyoming Senate passed House Bill 44 on first reading which would provide a path for Wyoming to eliminate the observance... Read more »

03/09/20 5:26 PM

Senate amend bill to allow electronic monitoring devices in Wyoming nursing homes

CASPER, Wyo. — House Bill 109 aims to establish a set of rules for electronic monitoring devices for use in “long-term care facilities” in Wyoming. The Wyoming Senate took up... Read more »

03/09/20 4:57 PM

CPAC attendee diagnosed with coronavirus; Gordon says Wyo. legislators attended

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Goveronor Mark Gordon issued a press release on Monday, March 9 saying that some Wyoming legislators attended the Conservative Political Action Conference. Gordon said that a... Read more »

03/09/20 2:33 PM

Bill to dispose wind turbine blades in coal mines continues churning in Wyo. Senate

CASPER, Wyo. — A bill which would authorize the disposal of wind turbine blades and shells into abandoned coal mines continued moving in the Wyoming Senate on Monday, March 9.... Read more »

03/09/20 2:03 PM

Senate revive bill to allow counties to save ‘sixth penny’ sales tax revenues

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Senate reversed their vote on a bill that aims to allow counties to save “sixth penny” sales and use taxes in reserve account on Monday,... Read more »

03/09/20 12:20 PM

As Wyoming budget session wanes, top solons negotiate in private

March 6, 2020 by Andrew Graham, WyoFile There are 90 members of the Legislature, but the fourth week of its 2020 session ended with fewer than 20 negotiating, often behind closed doors,... Read more »

03/09/20 5:28 AM

Governor signs act creating Wyoming digital driver’s license

CASPER, Wyo. — Governor Mark Gordon signed House Bill 05 into law on Friday, March 6, authorizing the implementation of digital driver’s licenses in Wyoming. That bill aims will allow people... Read more »

03/06/20 2:26 PM

Gordon signs statewide lodging tax into Wyoming law

CASPER, Wyo. — Governor Mark Gordon signed House Bill 134 into law on Friday, March 6, establishing rules for a statewide lodging tax in Wyoming. In addition to creating a 5%... Read more »

03/06/20 2:18 PM

House pass bill for fees to ensure Wyoming hemp isn’t marijuana

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming House of Representatives passed Senate File 55 on third reading during their Friday, March 6 floor session. The legislation aims to establish fees for inspection the ensure... Read more »

03/06/20 12:17 PM

Governor Gordon signs new human trafficking penalties into law

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon completed his first signing of bills which have passed the Wyoming Legislature this year on Thursday, March 5. Among the 13 pieces of... Read more »

03/06/20 11:55 AM

Wyo. House walk back law enforcement nicotine legal age exemption

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming House of Representatives passed Senate File 50 on third reading during their Thursday, March 5 floor session. The bill aims to raise the legal age... Read more »

03/05/20 4:32 PM

Senators say principals should have power to approve registered sex offenders access to schools

CASPER, Wyo. — House Bill 68 aims to require registered sex offenders to obtain permission from Wyoming school principals or vice principals before they are able to access school grounds... Read more »

03/05/20 3:23 PM

House amend proposed rules when Wyoming hemp exceeds 0.3% THC content

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming House of Representatives adopted an amendment to Senate Fill 55 ahead of their second reading vote on Thursday, March 5. The legislation aims to establish... Read more »

03/05/20 2:06 PM

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Legislative Management Council set meeting to discuss COVID-19 and consider possible special session

Governor vetos ‘born alive’ bill, signs 2 others into law

Governor joins call to encourage hunter education in Wyoming P.E. classes

Center Street bridge in Casper dedicated to Bataan Death March survivor

Disposal of wind turbine blades in abandoned coal mines authorized in Wyoming

Governor authorizes path for Wyoming to stop recognizing seasonal time changes

Governor signs bill limiting registered sex offender access to schools in Wyoming

Long-term Wyo senators Bebout and Coe to retire

Wyoming governor signs two-year state budget with 19 vetoes

Governor signs bill expanding Wyoming Food Freedom Act

House agrees to Senate changes to Wyoming seasonal time changes bill

Gordon using private-sector advisors to help evaluate Occidental land deal

Wyoming legal age to buy nicotine in doubt as Senate and House disagreements persist

Wyoming Senate kills ‘Second Amendment Preservation Act’ on close vote

Bill to create ‘Wyoming Combat Sports Commission’ headed for governor’s desk

Senate pass bill to eliminate seasonal time changes in Wyoming

Wyoming to require utilities to attempt to sell coal-fired power plants prior to retiring

Governor signs bill to provide $105 million in state funds to Wyoming counties, cities and towns

Gordon green lights $1 million Wyoming coal marketing program

Governor signs Wyoming vaping taxes into law

Final budget deal: sound and fury but little change

Governor signs new taxable Wyoming ‘senior health care districts’ into law

Senate pass bill to allow microbreweries to brew at multiple spots in Wyoming

Senator: Wyoming ‘Second Amendment Preservation Act’ could erode gun rights

Wyoming agriculture fees set to increase as Governor signs bill into law

Gordon signs air ambulance bill to keep Wyoming waiver hopes alive

Bill to ban disposal of wind turbine blades in Wyoming landfills dies in the Senate

Senate springs forward bill that would eliminate Wyoming seasonal time changes

Senate amend bill to allow electronic monitoring devices in Wyoming nursing homes

CPAC attendee diagnosed with coronavirus; Gordon says Wyo. legislators attended

Bill to dispose wind turbine blades in coal mines continues churning in Wyo. Senate

Senate revive bill to allow counties to save ‘sixth penny’ sales tax revenues

As Wyoming budget session wanes, top solons negotiate in private

Governor signs act creating Wyoming digital driver’s license

Gordon signs statewide lodging tax into Wyoming law

House pass bill for fees to ensure Wyoming hemp isn’t marijuana

Governor Gordon signs new human trafficking penalties into law

Wyo. House walk back law enforcement nicotine legal age exemption

Senators say principals should have power to approve registered sex offenders access to schools

House amend proposed rules when Wyoming hemp exceeds 0.3% THC content

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