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HB0139

Exempting Certain Electricity Sales from Regulation

Last scannedAug 25, 2026, 2:25 AM

In one sentence

The bill exempts certain retail electricity sales by specific sellers to specific buyers from regulation by the public service commission.

What it does

  • Specifies that some retail electric sales are not regulated by the Public Service Commission.

Who it affects

  • Electricity sellers who meet the bill's criteria.
  • Customers buying electricity under specific conditions.

Limits and unknowns

  • The bill did not pass and was not signed into law.
  • It only applies if it had become law, which would have been effective July 1, 2026.

Plain language

Terms to know

Public utility
A company that provides essential services like electricity to the public.

Official record

Sources

Validated

Public statements

Why lawmakers voted

Last checked Aug 5, 1:19 AM

Lee Filer

R · H44

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the bill because it allows energy-intensive industries in Wyoming to secure timely and reliable electricity through commercial contracts, preventing them from relocating or halting expansion due to utility delays.

Public statementFloor statement at 2:29:49 Watch the statement
Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the bill because he believes it erodes rural electric co-ops and creates concerns about loads that cannot be serviced by them, despite acknowledging some protective language exists.

Public statementFloor statement at 2:32:04 Watch the statement

Scott Heiner

R · H18

Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the bill because he is concerned it would violate agreements made with utilities regarding their certificated service areas, potentially undermining their ability to invest in infrastructure.

Public statementFloor statement at 2:33:04 Watch the statement

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Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

1 roll call

Official activity

Bill history

  1. H Failed Introduction 31-30-1-0-0House
  2. H Received for IntroductionHouse
  3. Bill Number AssignedLSO