Traffic violations-no imprisonment penalty.
HB 158 removes imprisonment as a possible penalty for most general traffic violations in Wyoming, meaning drivers convicted of minor offenses (like speeding or parking violations) can now only face fines. However, it preserves imprisonment penalties for specific serious violations listed under Wyoming Statutes 31-5-1102 through 31-5-1108 (such as DUI or reckless driving), maintaining up to six months in jail for repeat offenses. The bill directly affects all drivers convicted of traffic violations in Wyoming, shifting penalties for routine offenses to solely fines. It took effect on July 1, 2019.
Bill status
died
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2019
Committee Review
Feb 2019
House Passage
Jan 2019
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 17, 2019
Last action Feb 26, 2019
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
13
Key actions
2
Committee
3
Feb 20, 2019
Committee
S01 - Judiciary:Do Pass Failed 1-4-0-0-0
upper
Feb 14, 2019
Committee
:Rerefer to S01 - Judiciary
upper
Feb 4, 2019
Introduced
S Introduced and Referred to S08 - Transportation
upper
Jan 29, 2019
Lower · Passed
H COW:Passed
lower
Jan 22, 2019
Lower · Passed
H01 - Judiciary:Recommend Do Pass 9-0-0-0-0
lower
Jan 17, 2019
Introduced
H Introduced and Referred to H01 - Judiciary
lower
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Art Washut
RRepublican
Co
Cale Case
RRepublican
Co
Jim Blackburn
RRepublican
Co
JoAnn Dayton
DDemocratic
Co
Tim Salazar
RRepublican
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