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SF0054

Rules for Changing Bank Types

Last scannedAug 25, 2026, 2:25 AM

In one sentence

This act allows special purpose depository institutions to become state banks and vice versa, with specific rules and requirements.

What it does

  • Creates a process for special purpose depository institutions (SPDIs) to change their status to state banks.
  • Sets up a way for state banks to convert into SPDIs.
  • Requires the banking commissioner to review applications and make decisions based on set criteria.

Who it affects

  • Special purpose depository institutions (SPDIs) that want to become state banks.
  • State banks interested in becoming SPDIs.
  • The banking commissioner overseeing the conversion process.

Limits and unknowns

  • The summary does not specify what happens if an application is denied.
  • It's unclear how many SPDIs or state banks will actually convert under these new rules.
  • There are no details on potential impacts on customers during conversion processes.

Plain language

Terms to know

special purpose depository institution
A type of bank with a specific focus or function, like handling certain types of financial transactions.
state bank
A general-purpose banking institution regulated by the state.

Official record

Sources

Validated

Official summary

Bill Summary - 26LSO-0013 Bill No.: SF0054 Effective: Multiple Dates LSO No.: 26LSO-0013 Enrolled Act No.: SEA No. 0053 Chapter No.: 74 Prime Sponsor: Rothfuss Catch Title: State banks and SPDI conversions. Has Report: No Subject: Conversions of special purpose depository institutions and state banks. Summary/Major Elements: This act creates a process for a special purpose depository institution to convert its charter from a special purpose depository institution to a state bank. This act creates a process for a state bank to convert its charter from a state bank to a special purpose depository institution. 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 5, 1:34 AM

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker explains that the bill provides necessary statutory clarity for converting between special purpose depository institutions and traditional state-chartered banks, avoiding the illogical requirement of closing one bank to open another.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:13:42 Watch the statement

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Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

5 roll calls

H 3rd Reading:Passed 37-24-1-0-02026-03-05 · House37 yes 24 no
H09 - Minerals:Recommend Do Pass 8-0-1-0-02026-03-02 · House8 yes 0 no
S 3rd Reading:Passed 27-4-0-0-02026-02-23 · Senate27 yes 4 no
S09 - Minerals:Recommend Do Pass 4-0-1-0-02026-02-18 · Senate4 yes 0 no
S Introduced and Referred to S09 - Minerals 26-4-1-0-02026-02-10 · Senate26 yes 4 no

Official activity

Bill history

  1. Assigned Chapter Number 74LSO
  2. Governor Signed SEA No. 0053 Governor
  3. H Speaker Signed SEA No. 0053House
  4. S President Signed SEA No. 0053Senate
  5. Assigned Number SEA No. 0053LSO
  6. H 3rd Reading:Passed 37-24-1-0-0House
  7. H 2nd Reading:PassedHouse
  8. H COW:PassedHouse
  9. H Placed on General FileHouse
  10. H09 - Minerals:Recommend Do Pass 8-0-1-0-0House
  11. H Introduced and Referred to H09 - MineralsHouse
  12. H Received for IntroductionHouse
  13. S 3rd Reading:Passed 27-4-0-0-0Senate
  14. S 2nd Reading:PassedSenate
  15. S COW:PassedSenate
  16. S Placed on General FileSenate
  17. S09 - Minerals:Recommend Do Pass 4-0-1-0-0Senate
  18. S Introduced and Referred to S09 - Minerals 26-4-1-0-0Senate
  19. S Received for IntroductionSenate
  20. Bill Number AssignedLSO