Exception for annexation with landowner objections-repeal.

Plain English Breakdown

The bill did not pass and was returned to committee without further action.

Repealing Annexation Objection Rule

The bill removes a rule that prevents landowners from objecting to annexation if part of the area being annexed touches an existing city or town boundary.

What This Bill Does

• Removes a specific rule in Wyoming law about annexation objections.
• Allows landowners to file objections against proposed annexations even when parts of the annexed area touch the current city limits.
• Specifies that this change applies to annexation proceedings starting on or after July 1, 2026.

Who It Names or Affects

• Landowners who might want to object to proposed annexations.
• Cities and towns considering annexing land.
• Government officials involved in annexation processes.

Terms To Know

Annexation

The process of adding new territory, such as land or a neighborhood, to an existing city or town.

Landowner objections

When people who own property in the area being considered for annexation disagree with and protest against the proposed change.

Limits and Unknowns

• The bill did not pass, so it does not become law.
• It only affects annexations starting on or after July 1, 2026.

Current Bill Text

26LSO-0307
2026
STATE OF WYOMING
26LSO-0307
Numbered
2.0

HOUSE BILL NO. HB0076

Exception for annexation with landowner objections-repeal.

Sponsored by: Representative(s) Styvar, Campbell, K and Singh and Senator(s) Hutchings and Laursen, D

A BILL

for

AN ACT relating to annexation; repealing a provision that prevents landowners from filing objections to a proposed annexation when a portion of the annexed area's perimeter is contiguous with the corporate limits of an annexing city or town; specifying applicability; and providing for an effective date.

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

Section 1
. W.S. 15-1-406(c) is repealed.

Section 2.

This act shall apply to annexation proceedings commenced under W.S. 15-1-404 on or after July 1, 2026.

Section 3
.

This act is effective July 1, 2026
.

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