Zoning protest petition-repeal.

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material confirms the content of the candidate explanation. The bill's status as 'Did Not Pass' is noted in both the candidate and official sources.

Repealing Zoning Protest Process

The bill aims to repeal the process that allows people to protest against zoning decisions in cities and towns.

What This Bill Does

• Removes a law that lets citizens protest against zoning changes before July 1, 2026.
• Does not stop protests filed under the old rules until June 30, 2026.
• Becomes active on July 1, 2026.

Who It Names or Affects

• Citizens who want to protest against zoning changes in cities and towns.

Terms To Know

Zoning

Rules that decide how land can be used, like for homes or businesses.

Protest

A way to show disagreement with a decision by speaking up about it.

Limits and Unknowns

• The bill did not pass and was not signed into law.
• It does not say what happens after July 1, 2026 for new zoning protests.

Current Bill Text

26LSO-0419
2026
STATE OF WYOMING
26LSO-0419
Numbered
2.0

HOUSE BILL NO. HB0077

Zoning protest petition-repeal.

Sponsored by: Representative(s) Filer, Fornstrom, Geringer, Singh and Yin and Senator(s) Barlow, Boner, Love, Nethercott, Olsen and Pappas

A BILL

for

AN ACT relating to cities and towns; repealing the zoning protest process as specified; specifying applicability; and providing for an effective date.

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

Section 1
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W.S. 15
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603 is repealed.

Section 2.

Nothing in this act shall be construed to impair or prohibit the consideration of any protest filed under W.S. 15
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603(a), as repealed by section 1 of this act, before July 1, 2026.

Section 3.

This act is effective July 1, 2026.

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