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HB0140

Continuity of Permitting Act

Last scannedOct 24, 2026, 2:19 AM

In one sentence

The bill requires that pending building permit and land use applications remain under the county's control until they are approved or denied, after which jurisdiction transfers to an annexing city or town.

Keeps the county in charge of building permits and land use applications while they are being processed.
Transfers control from the county to an annexing city or town once the application is approved or denied.

People applying for building permits and land use applications in counties that may be annexed by cities or towns.
Counties handling permit and application processes until they are completed.
Cities or towns planning to annex areas with pending applications.

It is unclear how this act will affect existing applications before July 1, 2025.
The bill did not pass in the session it was introduced.

Plain language

Annexing: The process of a city or town expanding its boundaries by adding more land, including areas that were previously part of another jurisdiction like a county.
Jurisdiction: The authority to make decisions and enforce laws over a specific area or type of activity.

Official record

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Public statements

Last checked Aug 5, 9:27 PM

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Wyoming roll calls

1 roll call

H02 - Appropriations:Recommend Do Pass 7-0-0-0-02025-02-07 · House7 yes 0 no

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