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HB0079

Secretary of State Can Charge Fees to Speed Up Document Filing

Last scannedOct 6, 2026, 2:19 AM

In one sentence

The bill allows the Secretary of State to charge a fee for faster processing of certain documents and sets rules for how this fee is determined.

What it does

  • Allows the Secretary of State to collect fees if someone wants their document processed quickly.
  • Sets a maximum fee of $5,000 for expedited filing.
  • Requires the Secretary of State to create rules about charging these fees and processing requests.

Who it affects

  • People or businesses who file documents with the Secretary of State's office.
  • The Secretary of State, who will set rules for charging fees and handling expedited requests.

Limits and unknowns

  • The bill did not pass, so it has no effect as of now.
  • It only applies to specific types of filings under certain Wyoming laws.

Plain language

Terms to know

Secretary of State
A government official responsible for managing important state records and documents.
Expediting
Making something happen faster than usual.

Official record

Sources

Source checked

Public statements

Why lawmakers voted

Last checked Aug 11, 6:23 PM

Couldn't find a published reason.

Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

3 roll calls

H02 - Appropriations:Recommend Do Pass 5-2-0-0-02024-02-22 · House5 yes 2 no
H07 - Corporations:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 9-0-0-0-02024-02-19 · House9 yes 0 no
H Introduced and Referred to H07 - Corporations 60-1-1-0-02024-02-13 · House60 yes 1 no

Official activity

Bill history

  1. H COW:H Did not consider for COWHouse
  2. H Placed on General FileHouse
  3. H02 - Appropriations:Recommend Do Pass 5-2-0-0-0House
  4. :Rerefer to H02 - AppropriationsHouse
  5. H07 - Corporations:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 9-0-0-0-0House
  6. H Introduced and Referred to H07 - Corporations 60-1-1-0-0House
  7. H Received for IntroductionHouse
  8. Bill Number AssignedLSO

Changes

Amendments

1 stored

HB0079HS001

The amendment adds provisions for an expedited filing fee account to be created by the secretary of state, which will fund full-time positions for implementing and administering the act.