This bill amends the process by which counties in Wyoming can decrease maximum speed limits on highways. It introduces a new provision that allows the transportation commission to override a board of county commissioners' resolution to lower speed limits, provided that the commission acts within sixty days of receiving the resolution. If the commission does not take action within this timeframe, it waives its ability to override the resolution. Additionally, the bill specifies that counties can decrease speed limits on certain streets and highways, excluding interstate highways, but must submit their adopted resolutions to the commission within sixty days.

The bill also includes conforming amendments to existing laws regarding the establishment of maximum speed limits by local authorities. It clarifies that any alterations to speed limits on state highways by local authorities require approval from the superintendent, except as provided in the new subsection. The changes outlined in this bill will take effect on July 1, 2025, and will apply to any proposed changes to speed limits made by county commissioners after that date.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 24-2-109, 31-5-303