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HB0227

Setting Expiration Dates for Executive Orders

Last scannedOct 23, 2026, 2:19 AM

In one sentence

The bill sets a rule that executive orders issued by the previous governor of Wyoming expire thirty days after they leave office, unless a new governor extends them.

What it does

  • Creates a law stating that executive orders from the previous governor will no longer be valid thirty days after they leave office.
  • Specifies that this rule applies to all executive orders in effect on or issued after July 1, 2025.

Who it affects

  • The governors of Wyoming and their staff who issue executive orders.
  • State agencies and departments affected by these executive orders.

Limits and unknowns

  • The bill does not specify what happens to executive orders if a new governor takes office and decides not to extend them.
  • It is unclear how this will affect ongoing projects or policies based on previous executive orders.

Plain language

Terms to know

Executive Order
A directive issued by the governor that has the force of law within the state.

Official record

Sources

Source checked

Public statements

Why lawmakers voted

Last checked Aug 5, 3:25 AM

Couldn't find a published reason.

Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

2 roll calls

H 3rd Reading:Passed 60-0-2-0-02025-02-05 · House60 yes 0 no
H07 - Corporations:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 9-0-0-0-02025-01-29 · House9 yes 0 no

Official activity

Bill history

  1. S:Died in Committee Returned Bill Pursuant to SR 5-4Senate
  2. S No report prior to CoW CutoffSenate
  3. S Introduced and Referred to S01 - JudiciarySenate
  4. S Received for IntroductionSenate
  5. H 3rd Reading:Passed 60-0-2-0-0House
  6. H 2nd Reading:PassedHouse
  7. H COW:PassedHouse
  8. H Placed on General FileHouse
  9. H07 - Corporations:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 9-0-0-0-0House
  10. H Introduced and Referred to H07 - CorporationsHouse
  11. H Received for IntroductionHouse
  12. Bill Number AssignedLSO

Changes

Amendments

3 stored

HB0227H2001

The amendment changes how long certain executive orders can stay in effect, making them expire within a specific timeframe.

HB0227HW001

The amendment adds the phrase 'currently in effect or' after the word 'order' on page 2, line 6 of HB0227.

HB0227HS001

The amendment removes certain conditions that would cause executive orders to expire earlier.