The proposed bill establishes a framework for the investigation and enforcement of state law compliance by counties, cities, and towns in Wyoming. It mandates that upon the written request of one or more legislators, the attorney general must investigate any local ordinance or action alleged to violate state law or the Wyoming constitution. If a violation is confirmed, the attorney general will notify the local governing body and provide a 30-day period for resolution. Should the violation remain unresolved, the state treasurer is required to withhold state revenues from the offending local government until the issue is rectified.

Additionally, the bill amends existing statutes regarding the distribution of state revenues to local governments. It introduces new provisions that allow for the withholding of funds from counties, cities, and towns found to be in violation of state law, ensuring that these funds are held in the general fund and revert if not resolved by the end of the fiscal biennium. The bill also specifies that any necessary payments for debt service obligations will not be withheld, ensuring that local governments can meet their financial commitments despite any violations. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 39-15-111, 39-16-111