The amendment changes the bill from requiring the attorney general to take specific actions to defending the state's interest in the banking system by allowing more flexibility.
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SF0135
Defense of State Banking
Last scannedOct 9, 2026, 2:19 AM
In one sentence
The bill allows the attorney general to take action to defend Wyoming's interest in its dual banking system and investigate claims by state-chartered banks about unfair treatment from federal or other states' regulators.
What it does
- Allows the attorney general to investigate allegations of unlawful disparate treatment by federal or other states' regulators against Wyoming state chartered banks.
- Authorizes the attorney general to take necessary actions to defend Wyoming's interest in its dual banking system and ensure fair treatment for Wyoming state-chartered banks.
Who it affects
- The Attorney General of Wyoming
- Wyoming state chartered banks
- Federal and other state financial regulators
Limits and unknowns
- It is unclear what specific actions the attorney general can take beyond those deemed necessary.
- The bill was marked as inactive, meaning it did not pass in its current session.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Dual Banking System
- A system where both federal and state governments have the authority to charter and regulate banks.
- Attorney General
- The chief legal officer of a state who represents the state in legal matters.
Official record
Sources
Public statements
Why lawmakers voted
Last checked Aug 5, 3:31 AM
Couldn't find a published reason.
Wyoming roll calls
Recorded votes
2 roll calls
S 3rd Reading:Passed 30-1-0-0-02025-02-03 · Senate30 yes 1 no
- Yes
- 30
- No
- 1
- Absent
- 0
- Excused
- 0
- Conflict
- 0
Yes 30
Barry CragoR · S22Bill LandenR · S27Bo BitemanR · S21Bob IdeR · S29Brian BonerR · S02Charles ScottR · S30Cheri SteinmetzR · S03Chris RothfussD · S09Dan DockstaderR · S16Dan LaursenR · S19Darin SmithS06Ed CooperR · S20Eric BarlowR · S23Evie BrennanR · S31Gary CrumR · S10Jared OlsenR · S08Jim AndersonR · S28John KolbR · S12Larry HicksR · S11Laura PearsonR · S14Lynn HutchingsR · S05Mike GierauD · S17Ogden DriskillR · S01Stacy JonesR · S13Stephan PappasR · S07Tara NethercottR · S04Tim FrenchR · S18Tim SalazarR · S26Troy McKeownR · S24Wendy SchulerR · S15
No 1
S09 - Minerals:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 5-0-0-0-02025-01-29 · Senate5 yes 0 no
- Yes
- 5
- No
- 0
- Absent
- 0
- Excused
- 0
- Conflict
- 0
Official activity
Bill history
- H:Died in Committee Returned Bill Pursuant to HR 5-4House
- H No report prior to CoW CutoffHouse
- H Introduced and Referred to H09 - MineralsHouse
- H Received for IntroductionHouse
- S 3rd Reading:Passed 30-1-0-0-0Senate
- S 2nd Reading:PassedSenate
- S COW:PassedSenate
- S Placed on General FileSenate
- S09 - Minerals:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0Senate
- S Introduced and Referred to S09 - MineralsSenate
- S Received for IntroductionSenate
- Bill Number AssignedLSO
Changes
Amendments
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