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HB0044

Clean Up Old Laws

Last scannedAug 25, 2026, 2:25 AM

In one sentence

This act corrects nonsubstantive errors in previously adopted legislation to improve clarity and accuracy.

What it does

  • Corrects statutory references and language resulting from inadvertent errors and omissions in previously adopted legislation.
  • Amends obsolete references within the law.

Who it affects

  • People who rely on Wyoming laws for legal guidance or compliance.

Limits and unknowns

  • The bill does not change any substantive rights or obligations but focuses on technical corrections.
  • It is unclear how many specific sections will be affected until the full text is reviewed.

Plain language

Terms to know

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Official record

Sources

Validated

Official summary

Bill Summary - 26LSO-0018 Bill No.: HB0044 Effective: 7/1/2026 LSO No.: 26LSO-0018 Enrolled Act No.: HEA No. 0040 Chapter No.: 98 Prime Sponsor: Management Council Catch Title: Revisor's bill. Has Report: No Subject: Clean up, technical and non-substantive amendments to Wyoming law. Summary/Major Elements: This act corrects nonsubstantive, inadvertent errors, and omissions in previously adopted legislation. This act makes nonsubstantive corrections to current statutes, including removing statutory references and replacing those references with a short title. 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 6, 12:53 AM

Scott Heiner

R · H18

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker explains that the bill addresses technical errors and argues against reading every word to save time, leading to a vote for concurrence.

Public statementFloor statement at 36:20 Watch the statement

Larry Hicks

R · S11

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the bill because the minimal number of changes required is a testament to the quality work performed by legislative staff.

Public statementFloor statement at 35:50 Watch the statement

Brian Boner

R · S02

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the bill because at age 18, individuals are already considered adults who can vote and serve in the military, making the current restriction arbitrary.

Public statementFloor statement at 43:26 Watch the statement

Troy McKeown

R · S24

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the bill because if society deems an individual old enough at age 18 to vote and be drafted for combat, they should not worry about their judgment regarding concealed carry.

Public statementFloor statement at 45:04 Watch the statement

John Kolb

R · S12

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the bill because criminals will carry weapons regardless of permits, while allowing law-abiding citizens to obtain a permit could help prevent loss of life.

Public statementFloor statement at 47:19 Watch the statement
Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the bill because it aligns with the direction other states are taking, despite acknowledging data suggesting higher risks for this age group.

Public statementFloor statement at 49:18 Watch the statement

Bill Landen

R · S27

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the bill based on a belief in gun rights, while noting personal hesitation due to past experiences with violence on college campuses where firearms were absent.

Public statementFloor statement at 50:37 Watch the statement

Jim Anderson

R · S28

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the idea of requiring a permit for those who carry, believing it is better than allowing individuals without permits to potentially shoot someone.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:01:12 Watch the statement

If a lawmaker is not listed, we couldn't find a published reason.

Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

6 roll calls

H Concur:Passed 40-0-21-1-02026-03-06 · House40 yes 0 no
S 3rd Reading:Passed 31-0-0-0-02026-03-05 · Senate31 yes 0 no
S Suspension of the rules and referred directly to COW 30-0-1-0-02026-03-03 · Senate30 yes 0 no
H 3rd Reading:Passed 61-0-1-0-02026-02-21 · House61 yes 0 no
H05 - Agriculture:Recommend Do Pass 9-0-0-0-02026-02-18 · House9 yes 0 no
H Introduced and Referred to H05 - Agriculture 62-0-0-0-02026-02-09 · House62 yes 0 no

Official activity

Bill history

  1. Assigned Chapter Number 98LSO
  2. Governor Signed HEA No. 0040 Governor
  3. S President Signed HEA No. 0040Senate
  4. H Speaker Signed HEA No. 0040House
  5. Assigned Number HEA No. 0040LSO
  6. H Concur:Passed 40-0-21-1-0House
  7. H Received for ConcurrenceHouse
  8. S 3rd Reading:Passed 31-0-0-0-0Senate
  9. S 2nd Reading:PassedSenate
  10. S COW:PassedSenate
  11. S Placed on General FileSenate
  12. S Suspension of the rules and referred directly to COW 30-0-1-0-0Senate
  13. S Introduced and Referred to S12 - RulesSenate
  14. S Received for IntroductionSenate
  15. H 3rd Reading:Passed 61-0-1-0-0House
  16. H 2nd Reading:PassedHouse
  17. H COW:PassedHouse
  18. H Placed on General FileHouse
  19. H05 - Agriculture:Recommend Do Pass 9-0-0-0-0House
  20. H Introduced and Referred to H05 - Agriculture 62-0-0-0-0House

Changes

Amendments

3 stored

HB0044HW001

Adopted Committee of the Whole by Representative Heiner

HB0044S3001

Corrected, Adopted 3rd reading by Senator Nethercott

HB0044SW001

Adopted Committee of the Whole by Senator Gierau