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HB0031

Wyoming Uniform Securities Act

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In one sentence

This law adopts the Uniform Securities Act in Wyoming to regulate securities transactions and the professionals who handle them.

What it does

  • Adopts the Uniform Securities Act, which is model legislation regulating securities and the individuals dealing in securities.
  • Establishes requirements for the registration of securities and lists exemptions from registration.
  • Implements registration requirements for broker-dealers, agents, investment advisers, investment adviser representatives, and federal covered investment advisers.
  • Prohibits fraudulent activity concerning securities transactions and investment advice.
  • Establishes criminal penalties, civil liability, and a process for judicial review.
  • Establishes a procedure for transitioning from Wyoming's current securities law to the new Uniform Securities Act.
  • Grants the Secretary of State the authority to administer the act and adopt rules.

Who it affects

  • Broker-dealers and agents who effect transactions in securities.
  • Investment advisers and their representatives.
  • Federal covered investment advisers.
  • The Secretary of State, who serves as the Administrator of the act.
  • Individuals involved in securities transactions or investment advice.

Limits and unknowns

  • The full text of the bill is not provided, so specific fee amounts or detailed procedural steps are not included.
  • Sections 1 and 2 are effective July 1, 2017, while Sections 3 through 5 are effective immediately.
  • The official summary notes that it is not an official publication and should not be relied upon as a comprehensive abstract of the bill.

Plain language

Terms to know

Administrator
The Secretary of State, who is responsible for administering the act.
Broker-dealer
A person engaged in the business of effecting transactions in securities for the account of others or for the person's own account.
Federal covered security
A security that is, or upon completion of a transaction will be, a covered security under section 18(b) of the Securities Act of 1933.
Federal covered investment adviser
A person registered under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940.

Official record

Sources

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Read the official summary

Summary for LSO115 Bill No.: HB0031 Effective : Multiple dates, see below. LSO No.: 16LSO-0154 Enrolled Act No.: HEA No. 0006 Chapter No.: 22 Prime Sponsor: Joint Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions Interim Committee Catch Title: Uniform Securities Act. Subject: Adoptio n of the Uniform Securities Act Summary/Major Elements: This act adopt s the Uniform Securities Act , which is model legislation r e gulat ing securities and the individuals dealing in securities. The act establishes requirements for the registration of securities, exemptions to securities registration, filing requirements and procedures for the Secretary of State to administer the act . The act implements registration requirements for broker-dealers, agents, investment advisers, investment adviser representatives and federal covered investment advisors. The act prohibits fraudulent activity concerning securities transactions and investment advice and establishes criminal penalties, civil liability and a process for judicial review. The act establishes a procedure for transition from Wyoming’ s current securities law to the new Uniform Securities Act . Comments: Delayed effective date s : Sections 1 and 2 are effective July 1, 201 7 , and determine when the Uniform Securities Act will go into effect. Sections 3 through 5 are effective immediately and allow the Secretary of State to begin preparing for the transition to the new A ct. The above summary is not an official publication of the Wyoming Legislature and is not an official statement of legislative intent. While the Legislative Service Office endeavored to provide accurate information in this summary, it should not be relied upon as a comprehensive abstract of the bill .

Public statements

Why lawmakers voted

Last checked Aug 7, 12:53 AM

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the bill because it updates regulations for investment advisors based on feedback from over 400 stakeholders who prefer state oversight to federal regulation.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:06:00 Watch the statement
Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the bill because it is a uniform law developed by experts that reduces regulatory burdens while allowing for modern electronic means of operation.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:07:58 Watch the statement

If a lawmaker is not listed, we couldn't find a published reason.

Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

7 roll calls

S 3rd Reading:Passed 30-0-0-0-02016-02-26 · Senate30 yes 0 no
S02 - Appropriations:Recommend Do Pass 5-0-0-0-02016-02-24 · Senate5 yes 0 no
S07 - Corporations:Recommend Do Pass 5-0-0-0-02016-02-23 · Senate5 yes 0 no
H 3rd Reading:Passed 58-1-1-0-02016-02-18 · House58 yes 1 no
H02 - Appropriations:Recommend Do Pass 6-1-0-0-02016-02-12 · House6 yes 1 no
H07 - Corporations:Recommend Do Pass 7-1-1-0-02016-02-11 · House7 yes 1 no
H Introduced and Referred to H07 - Corporations 59-0-1-0-02016-02-09 · House59 yes 0 no

Official activity

Bill history

  1. Assigned Chapter NumberLSO
  2. Governor Signed HEA No. 0006Governor
  3. S President Signed HEA No. 0006Senate
  4. H Speaker Signed HEA No. 0006House
  5. Assigned Number HEA No. 0006LSO
  6. S 3rd Reading:Passed 30-0-0-0-0Senate
  7. S 2nd Reading:PassedSenate
  8. S COW:PassedSenate
  9. S Placed on General FileSenate
  10. S02 - Appropriations:Recommend Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0Senate
  11. S COW:Rerefer to S02 - AppropriationsSenate
  12. S Placed on General FileSenate
  13. S07 - Corporations:Recommend Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0Senate
  14. S Introduced and Referred to S07 - CorporationsSenate
  15. S Received for IntroductionSenate
  16. H 3rd Reading:Passed 58-1-1-0-0House
  17. Amendment was withdrawn before voteHouse
  18. H 2nd Reading:PassedHouse
  19. Amendment AdoptedHouse
  20. H COW:PassedHouse

Changes

Amendments

2 stored

HB0031H2001

Adopted 2nd reading by Nicholas, B.

HB0031H3001

Withdrawn 3rd reading by Miller