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SF0130 • 2024

The equality state not equity state act.

AN ACT relating to the administration of government; prohibiting governmental entities from engaging in any diversity, equity or inclusion program, activity or policy; providing definitions; requiring rulemaking; providing applicability; and providing for effective dates.

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Did Not Pass

The latest official action shows that this bill did not move forward in that session.

Sponsor
Senator Biteman
Last action
2024-03-05
Official status
inactive
Effective date
3/1/2024

Plain English Breakdown

The bill did not pass in its session.

Equality State Not Equity State Act

This act bans government entities in Wyoming from participating in diversity, equity, or inclusion programs.

What This Bill Does

  • Prohibits governmental entities from engaging in any program, activity, or policy related to diversity, equity, or inclusion.
  • Requires government entities to make necessary changes and create rules by July 1, 2024, to comply with the act.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Governmental entities in Wyoming, including state departments, the University of Wyoming, counties, cities, towns, school districts, community college districts, and other public corporations.

Terms To Know

Diversity, Equity or Inclusion
Programs, activities, or policies that promote differential or preferential treatment based on race, color, sex, national origin, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
Governmental Entity
Includes the state of Wyoming and all its departments, as well as local government bodies like cities, counties, schools, and universities.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill did not pass in the session it was introduced.
  • It is unclear how existing programs will be phased out or replaced under this act.
  • There are no details on enforcement mechanisms for compliance with the ban.

Bill History

  1. 2024-03-05 House

    H Did not Consider for Introduction

  2. 2024-02-28 House

    H Received for Introduction

  3. 2024-02-27 Senate

    S 3rd Reading:Passed 18-13-0-0-0

  4. 2024-02-26 Senate

    S 2nd Reading:Passed

  5. 2024-02-23 Senate

    S COW:Passed

  6. 2024-02-21 Senate

    S Placed on General File

  7. 2024-02-21 Senate

    S03 - Revenue:Recommend Do Pass 4-1-0-0-0

  8. 2024-02-16 Senate

    S Introduced and Referred to S03 - Revenue 22-9-0-0-0

  9. 2024-02-15 Senate

    S Received for Introduction

  10. 2024-02-14 LSO

    Bill Number Assigned

Current Bill Text

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24LSO-0606
2024
STATE OF WYOMING
24LSO-0606
Numbered
2.0

SENATE FILE NO. SF0130

The equality state not equity state act.

Sponsored by: Senator(s) Biteman

A BILL

for

AN ACT relating to the administration of government; prohibiting governmental entities from engaging in any diversity, equity or inclusion program, activity or policy; providing definitions; requiring rulemaking; providing applicability; and providing for effective dates.

Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Wyoming:

Section 1.

W.S. 9
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25
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101 is created to read:

CHAPTER 25
PROHIBITED PRACTICES OF STATE INSTITUTIONS

ARTICLE 1
DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION ACTIVITIES

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Definitions.

(a)

As used in this section:

(i)

"Diversity, equity or inclusion" means any program, activity or policy that promotes differential or preferential treatment of individuals or classifies such individuals on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, gender identity or sexual orientation;

(ii)

"Governmental entity" means the state, any department thereof, the University of Wyoming and any county, city, town, school district, community college district, other political subdivision and other public corporation of the state.

(b)

No governmental entity shall engage in any diversity, equity or inclusion program, activity or policy.

Section 2.

Not later than July 1, 2024, all governmental entities as defined in section 1 of this act shall take all actions, including the promulgation of rules, if necessary, required to implement this act.

Section 3.

(a)

Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, this act is effective July 1, 2024.

(b)

Sections 2 and 3 of this act are effective immediately upon completion of all acts necessary for a bill to become law as provided by Article 4, Section 8 of the Wyoming Constitution.

(END)

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