Governor Gordon Signs Twenty Bills Into Law
Written by Andrew-Rossi on February 10, 2021
As of Wednesday, Governor Gordon has taken action on all legislation passed by the Wyoming Legislature during their eight-day virtual session.
Many of the bills signed are minor updates and revisions to state statutes. A full list and short summary of each bill are included below:
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Amends rules regarding consumer credit unions |
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| House Bill 09 |
Establishes a short-time compensation program to the Wyoming Department of Workforce |
| House Bill 13 | Revises and repeals provisions that regulate alcoholic beverages, mainly for delivery and sale. |
| House Bill 15 | Extensive revisions to policies regarding the Department of Transportation’s state-funded communication facilities |
| House Bill 18 | Authorizes military memorials to members who died in training accidents |
| House Bill 25 | Amends the process of registering vehicles belonging to members of the Wind River Reservation |
| House Bill 27 | Revisions to the state’s business codes, specifically regarding foreign corporations and adding email options |
| House Bill 30 | Increases the maximum assessment for public utilities |
| House Bill 35 | An amendment to the state statute clarifying the crime of theft |
| House Bill 45 | Changes to requirements for hearings regarding water rights |
| House Joint Resolution 1 | Requests the Veteran’s Administration work to expand and improve efforts to treat traumatic brain injuries and post-traumatic stress disorder. |
| Senate File 14 | Amends and gives credit for reinsurance and insurance commissioner requirements. |
| Senate File 18 | Changes to the professional licensing requirements for military spouses, allowing them to obtain work permits in-state |
| Senate File 26 | Reorganization and updates to state statutes relating to animal abuse crimes |
| Senate File 29 | Small changes to the uniform law affecting notaries and notarial acts. |
| Senate File 32 | Modifies notice requirements related to water permits, specifically how those permits will be sent |
| Senate File 53 | Establishes a private ground ambulance service provider assessment and allows it to obtain matching federal funds |
| Senate File 54 | Authorizes the Wyoming Department of Health to maintain the exchange of statewide health information |
| Senate File 57 | Revises the dates of recapture payments for Wyoming’s school districts: 2nd Monday of the month and the last business day on or preceding June 20 |
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Amends monthly ad-valorem taxation rules for mineral production |
