Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports moving the bill because it addresses foreign property ownership and critical infrastructure, which is a valuable protection for Goan County.
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SF0102
Foreign Property Ownership Near Critical Infrastructure
Last scannedAug 25, 2026, 2:25 AM
In one sentence
This act prohibits foreign ownership of real property near critical infrastructure and military installations in Wyoming, requires registration with the secretary of state, and specifies penalties for violations.
What it does
- Prohibits foreign entities from owning or acquiring real estate within ten miles of critical infrastructure or military installations in Wyoming.
- Requires foreign parties to register their ownership of property with the Secretary of State if they acquire it after July 1, 2024.
- Specifies penalties for failing to comply with registration requirements or violating the prohibition on foreign ownership.
Who it affects
- Foreign entities owning property near critical infrastructure or military installations in Wyoming.
- The Secretary of State, who must maintain records of foreign property ownership.
- County clerks responsible for recording legal actions related to divestiture orders.
Limits and unknowns
- The bill is marked as inactive and has not moved forward in the current session.
- It does not specify which military installations or critical infrastructure are covered beyond ten miles of distance.
- Details on enforcement mechanisms and penalties for non-compliance may be incomplete.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Critical Infrastructure
- Infrastructure systems and assets in Wyoming that are vital to the security or economy of the state.
- Prohibited Foreign Party
- A foreign entity, including those from countries listed as adversaries by federal regulations.
Official record
Sources
Public statements
Why lawmakers voted
Last checked Aug 5, 6:00 AM
John Bear
R · H31
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports moving the bill to allow for a full body discussion and potential amendments, noting that foreign actors are infiltrating society by purchasing properties without knowledge of their intent.
Public statementFloor statement at 21:53 Watch the statement
Bill Allemand
R · H58
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports moving the bill because it is essential for safety and security, citing concerns about people who dislike Wyoming buying land near military bases.
Public statementFloor statement at 22:51 Watch the statement
J.T. Larson
R · H17
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports moving the bill to a more favorable committee based on constituent emails requesting that the bill be passed.
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Dalton Banks
R · H26
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports moving the bill because it has been a personal priority and they want to have a discussion on the floor to gauge where the body stands.
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Sarah Penn
H33
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports moving the bill because it is a top priority for constituents across the state who are concerned about this issue.
Public statementFloor statement at 25:32 Watch the statement
Lloyd Larsen
R · H54
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker argues that the bill should not proceed to a Committee of the Whole because it already received public comment and discussion when considered alongside Senate File 102.
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Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports a no vote because they believe the committee met multiple times and properly vetted the bills.
Public statementFloor statement at 45:35 Watch the statement
Allen Slagle
H02
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker urges an I vote because if there was time to work the bill, there should have also been time to hear from constituents.
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Wyoming roll calls
Recorded votes
5 roll calls
:Recall from Committee failed Pursuant to HR 5-6 27-34-1-0-02024-03-05 · House27 yes 34 no
- Yes
- 27
- No
- 34
- Absent
- 0
- Excused
- 1
- Conflict
- 0
Yes 27
Abby AngelosR · H03Allen SlagleH02Art WashutR · H36Ben HornokH42Bill AllemandR · H58Bob DavisR · H47Chip NeimanR · H01Christopher KnappR · H53Clarence StyvarR · H12Clifford M JenningsH30Dalton BanksR · H26Daniel SinghR · H61Jeanette WardH57Jeremy HaroldsonR · H04John BearR · H31John WinterR · H28Ken PendergraftR · H29Lane AllredH21Ocean AndrewR · H46Pepper OttmanR · H34Rachel Rodriguez-WilliamsR · H50Reuben TarverR · H52Sarah PennH33Scott HeinerR · H18Scott SmithR · H05Tomi StrockR · H06Tony LockeR · H35
No 34
Albert P Sommers Jr.H20Andrew ByronR · H22Barry CragoR · H40Bob NicholasR · H07Clark D StithH48Cody WylieR · H39Cyrus WesternH51Dan ZwonitzerH43Dave L ZwonitzerH08David E NorthrupH25Donald E Burkhart JrH15Ember OakleyH55Forrest ChadwickH62J.T. LarsonR · H17Jared OlsenR · H11Jerry A ObermuellerH56John C EklundH10Jon ConradH19Karlee ProvenzaD · H45Ken ChestekD · H13Ken CloustonR · H32Kevin O'HearnH59Landon BrownR · H09Liz StorerD · H23Lloyd LarsenR · H54Martha LawleyR · H27Mike YinD · H16Ryan BergerH49Sandy NewsomeH24Steve HarshmanR · H37Thomas J WaltersH38Tony NiemiecH60Trey SherwoodD · H14William D HendersonH41
Excused 1
S 3rd Reading:Passed 24-7-0-0-02024-02-27 · Senate24 yes 7 no
- Yes
- 24
- No
- 7
- Absent
- 0
- Excused
- 0
- Conflict
- 0
Yes 24
Affie EllisS08Anthony BouchardS06Bo BitemanR · S21Bob IdeR · S29Brian BonerR · S02Charles ScottR · S30Cheri SteinmetzR · S03Dan DockstaderR · S16Dan FurphyS10Dan LaursenR · S19David A KinskeyS22Eric BarlowR · S23Evie BrennanR · S31Jim AndersonR · S28John KolbR · S12Larry HicksR · S11Lynn HutchingsR · S05Stacy JonesR · S13Stephan PappasR · S07Tara NethercottR · S04Tim FrenchR · S18Tim SalazarR · S26Troy McKeownR · S24Wendy SchulerR · S15
S02 - Appropriations:Recommend Do Pass 5-0-0-0-02024-02-20 · Senate5 yes 0 no
- Yes
- 5
- No
- 0
- Absent
- 0
- Excused
- 0
- Conflict
- 0
S08 - Transportation:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 5-0-0-0-02024-02-19 · Senate5 yes 0 no
- Yes
- 5
- No
- 0
- Absent
- 0
- Excused
- 0
- Conflict
- 0
S Introduced and Referred to S07 - Corporations 28-3-0-0-02024-02-16 · Senate28 yes 3 no
- Yes
- 28
- No
- 3
- Absent
- 0
- Excused
- 0
- Conflict
- 0
Yes 28
Affie EllisS08Anthony BouchardS06Bill LandenR · S27Bo BitemanR · S21Bob IdeR · S29Brian BonerR · S02Charles ScottR · S30Cheri SteinmetzR · S03Dan DockstaderR · S16Dan FurphyS10Dan LaursenR · S19David A KinskeyS22Ed CooperR · S20Eric BarlowR · S23Evie BrennanR · S31Fred A BaldwinS14Jim AndersonR · S28John KolbR · S12Larry HicksR · S11Lynn HutchingsR · S05Ogden DriskillR · S01Stacy JonesR · S13Stephan PappasR · S07Tara NethercottR · S04Tim FrenchR · S18Tim SalazarR · S26Troy McKeownR · S24Wendy SchulerR · S15
Official activity
Bill history
- H:Died in Committee Returned Bill Pursuant to HR 5-4House
- H No report prior to CoW CutoffHouse
- :Recall from Committee failed Pursuant to HR 5-6 27-34-1-0-0
- H Introduced and Referred to H02 - AppropriationsHouse
- H Received for IntroductionHouse
- S 3rd Reading:Passed 24-7-0-0-0Senate
- S 2nd Reading:PassedSenate
- S COW:PassedSenate
- S Placed on General FileSenate
- S02 - Appropriations:Recommend Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0Senate
- :Rerefer to S02 - AppropriationsSenate
- S08 - Transportation:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0Senate
- Refer to S08 - TransportationSenate
- S Introduced and Referred to S07 - Corporations 28-3-0-0-0Senate
- S Received for IntroductionSenate
- Bill Number AssignedLSO
Changes
Amendments
2 stored
The amendment changes references to 'assessor' or 'assessors' in the bill text to 'clerk' or 'clers', respectively, and removes the phrase 'investigate and'.
The amendment modifies the bill to change certain numerical values and add provisions related to divestiture of property interests held by foreign parties near critical infrastructure.