HB0103
Columbarium Regulation Act
In one sentence
This law changes building requirements for columbariums to ensure they are structurally sound and aesthetically pleasing.
What it does
- Changes the materials that can be used for exterior walls and roof of a columbarium, allowing granite, marble, slate, sandstone, limestone, concrete block masonry or similar strong materials.
- Allows exterior doors to be made from granite, marble, slate, sandstone, limestone, bronze, aluminum alloys or similar durable materials.
- Permits the interior construction of a columbarium using granite, marble, slate, sandstone, limestone, concrete or other materials that provide structural integrity.
Who it affects
- People who build and design cemeteries with columbariums
- Cemetery owners and operators
Limits and unknowns
- Does not specify how much it will cost to build columbariums with the new materials.
- Does not explain what happens if someone wants to use different materials that are not listed in the law.
Plain language
Terms to know
- columbarium
- A structure in a cemetery that holds urns containing ashes of the dead.
- structural integrity
- The ability of a building or structure to stay strong and not break down over time.
Official record
Sources
Read the official summary
Bill Summary - 25LSO-0262 Bill No.: HB0103 Effective: Immediately LSO No.: 25LSO-0262 Enrolled Act No.: HEA No. 0040 Chapter No.: 90 Prime Sponsor: Sherwood Catch Title: Columbarium regulation. Has Report: No Subject: Amending columbarium structural integrity and esthetic requirements. Summary/Major Elements: Existing law specifies certain building requirements for a community vault, crypt, columbarium and mausoleum. This bill revises the building requirements for those structures and would allow the exterior walls and roof to be constructed of granite, marble, slate, sandstone, limestone, concrete block masonry or any other materials of similar properties that achieves structural integrity and that are designed to be structurally sound and to withstand exterior weathering. The bill would allow the exterior doors to be constructed of granite, marble, slate, sandstone, limestone, bronze or aluminum alloys or any other material or alloy of similar properties. The bill would also allow the interior to be constructed of granite, marble, slate, sandstone, limestone, concrete or any other material of similar properties that achieves structural integrity. 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 5, 3:27 AM
Wyoming roll calls
Recorded votes
4 roll calls
S 3rd Reading:Passed 30-1-0-0-02025-02-26 · Senate30 yes 1 no
- Yes
- 30
- No
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- Absent
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- Excused
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Yes 30
No 1
S10 - Labor:Recommend Do Pass 5-0-0-0-02025-02-21 · Senate5 yes 0 no
- Yes
- 5
- No
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- Absent
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- Excused
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H 3rd Reading:Passed 60-0-2-0-02025-01-30 · House60 yes 0 no
- Yes
- 60
- No
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- Absent
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- Excused
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Yes 60
H02 - Appropriations:Recommend Do Pass 7-0-0-0-02025-01-24 · House7 yes 0 no
- Yes
- 7
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- Absent
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Official activity
Bill history
- Assigned Chapter Number 90LSO
- Governor Signed HEA No. 0040 Governor
- S President Signed HEA No. 0040Senate
- H Speaker Signed HEA No. 0040House
- Assigned Number HEA No. 0040LSO
- S 3rd Reading:Passed 30-1-0-0-0Senate
- S 2nd Reading:PassedSenate
- S COW:PassedSenate
- S Placed on General FileSenate
- S10 - Labor:Recommend Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0Senate
- S Introduced and Referred to S10 - LaborSenate
- S Received for IntroductionSenate
- H 3rd Reading:Passed 60-0-2-0-0House
- H 2nd Reading:PassedHouse
- H COW:PassedHouse
- H Placed on General FileHouse
- H02 - Appropriations:Recommend Do Pass 7-0-0-0-0House
- H Introduced and Referred to H02 - AppropriationsHouse
- H Received for IntroductionHouse
- Bill Number AssignedLSO