The 67th Legislature opened yesterday: 250+, 93 legislators and 20 days.

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250 Bills, 93 Legislators and 20 Days
The 67th legislature is in session with a proverbial mountain of work ahead. This year is a budget session and bills related to that will be taken up first. The Legislature will have more than a half-billion-dollar surplus to work with as it crafts the state’s next two-year budget. The Legislature’s Democrats are joining a growing bipartisan chorus to give Wyoming taxpayer money back to the people in the form of better services and tax relief where it’s needed in 2024, instead of hiding more away in permanent savings.

The Democratic Caucus will be focusing on Education and job training, improving healthcare access, property tax relief, voter transparency, and
protecting public lands and individual freedoms. We will be sending out legislative updates on a weekly basis and you can also follow Teton Dems on Facebook and Instagram.
The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
While by no means a comprehensive list, the following bills are of particular import. Click on the bill's link for more information or utilize the resources listed in the next section. You can see a complete list of proposed legislationhere ([link removed]) . February 14 is the final day for filing.

The Good: No surprise here: many of the "good bills" are sponsored by Democrats and focus on issues of particular concern to Wyoming's citizens.


** HB0067 - Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Trust Fund Administration-2 ([link removed])
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HB0076 - Reproductive Freedom Act ([link removed])


** HB0103 - Property tax-assessment ratio for residential property ([link removed])
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** HB0112 - Real estate transfer tax to offset property tax ([link removed])
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** HJ0004 -Right of healthcare access - constitutional amendment ([link removed])
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HJ0007 -Individual right to privacy-constitutional amendment ([link removed])


** SF0019 - Developmental preschool funding ([link removed])
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The Bad and The Ugly: Also no surprise that the preponderance of these have boilerplate text straight from a national organization and are sponsored by members of Wyoming Freedom Caucus. While some of the titles might seem innocuous, these bills are insidious and dangerous.


** HB0050 - What is a Woman Act ([link removed])
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** HB0059 - Prohibiting mask, vaccine and testing discrimination ([link removed])
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** HB0091 - Health mandates-CDC and WHO jurisdiction in Wyoming ([link removed])
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** HB0092 - Protection of parental rights ([link removed])
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** HB0123 - Mandatory immunizations-repeal ([link removed])
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** HB0124 - Vaccination for smallpox-repeal ([link removed])
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HB0137 - Chemical abortions-ultrasound requirement ([link removed])


** HB0148 - Regulation of surgical abortions ([link removed])
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** SF0108 - Protecting water from chemical abortion waste ([link removed])
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** SJ0001 - Resolution demanding equal footing ([link removed])
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Useful Resources
Rather than reinventing the proverbial wheel, here are links to a few organizations who are tracking legislation with a brief description of their focus. In addition, KHOL, Wyoming Public Media and Wyofile each have several reporters in Cheyenne who will provide extensive coverage.

Wyoming Women's Foundation Key Issues and Bills ([link removed]) focus on bills that impact self-sufficiency of women and opportunities for girls
Wyoming Outdoor Council ([link removed]) Conservation and Public Access
Wyoming Education Association ([link removed]) Legislation impacting Education
ALL (And Let Live) Coalition ([link removed]) Tracking bills that impact LGBTQ+ and gender diverse people
ACLU of Wyoming ([link removed]) Individual Rights and Freedoms
Wyoming Equality ([link removed]) Legislation affecting LGBTQ+ and two-spirit Wyomingites
Wyoming League of Women Voters ([link removed]) Constitutional Issues, government accountability

You can also create a list of specific bills you would like to follow at BillTrack50 ([link removed]) .

If you know of other resources, please let us know: [email protected]. (mailto:[email protected])
March 9th Fundraiser - Get Your Tickets!

Teton Dems, Shelter JH and Voices JH are pleased to present a benefit performance of Stand-Up Comedy with Andrew Munz and Special Guests at the Pink Garter Theatre on Saturday, March 9th.
7:00pm - Refreshments and Silent Auction 7:45pm - Brief Remarks by each organization 8:00pm - Andrew Munz and Special Guests take the stage!
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