The bill amends existing laws regarding the annexation of territories by municipalities in Wyoming. It requires that a simple majority of all landowners owning a parcel in the area to be annexed must provide written approval before the annexation can proceed. The bill modifies the requirements for findings that must be made by the governing body of a city or town prior to annexation, including the need for written notice to landowners and affected public utilities. Additionally, it specifies that landowners can request cost estimates for required infrastructure improvements related to the annexation, which must be provided before the public hearing.

Furthermore, the bill extends the time frame for appealing an annexation ordinance from sixty days to one hundred twenty days and clarifies the conditions under which an annexing ordinance can be declared void by the court. It also repeals previous limits on the incorporation of urban areas and establishes that the new provisions apply to any proposed annexation initiated after the bill's effective date. The changes aim to enhance transparency and ensure landowner involvement in the annexation process.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 15-1-402, 15-1-409, 15-1-411