Sen. Bob Ide

Maddy summaryHJ 9 proposes a constitutional amendment to adjust Wyoming's timeline for legislative redistricting after the federal census. Currently, the legislature must complete redistricting by December 10 following census data. The amendment would allow the legislature to set a new deadline, enabling primary elections to be held in May with runoff elections if needed. If redistricting is required, the legislature would still need to convene a special session of up to 10 days. This amendment must be approved by voters to take effect.

Maddy summaryWyoming's SF 179, the "Anti-Red Flag Gun Seizure Act," prohibits state and local governments from enforcing any law or order that allows firearm confiscation without a criminal conviction. It directly affects Wyoming residents by blocking the state from implementing "red flag" gun seizure orders, which typically require surrendering firearms based on alleged threats before a court conviction. The bill bans using state funds or personnel to enforce such orders and preempts conflicting local laws. Violations could trigger civil lawsuits for damages, with courts authorized to impose penalties up to $50,000 per violation. The law aims to prevent gun seizures that bypass due process, as defined by the bill.

Maddy summaryWyoming's SF 114 requires all public schools to teach state and federal constitutional principles, including American institutions and ideals, for at least three years in grades K-8 and one year in high school. It mandates that high school students passing a graduation exam must score at least 60% on the same civics test used for U.S. citizenship. This applies to all Wyoming public high school diplomas awarded starting with the 2023-2024 school year. The bill directly affects all public high school students in Wyoming who seek graduation credentials.