Exception for annexation with landowner objections-repeal.

Plain English Breakdown

The bill summary does not provide specific details about applicability and effective date beyond what is stated in the official text.

Repealing a Law About Annexation Objections

The bill removes a rule that stops landowners from objecting to annexation if part of the area being annexed touches the city limits.

What This Bill Does

• Removes a specific law about annexation objections.
• Allows landowners to file objections even when part of the annexed area is next to an existing city boundary.

Who It Names or Affects

• Landowners who might want to object to a proposed city expansion (annexation).
• Cities or towns planning to annex land that touches their current boundaries.
• Government officials involved in the annexation process.

Terms To Know

Annexation

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

Landowner objections

When people who own land disagree with a proposed change that affects their property.

Limits and Unknowns

• The bill does not specify what happens to annexation proceedings before July 1, 2026.
• It is unclear how many landowners will file objections after the rule changes.
• This bill has been marked as inactive and may no longer be moving forward.

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 W.S. 15-1-406(c) is repealed.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