The bill aims to restrict the use of public funds by government entities in Wyoming for membership fees and expenses related to associations and organizations. Specifically, it prohibits the expenditure of public funds for membership dues to government member associations, reimbursement for related travel and lodging expenses, lobbying activities, and contributions to political campaigns. Additionally, it mandates that any participation by government officials in these associations must be documented and published monthly on the respective government entity's website. The bill also repeals the provision allowing the payment of membership fees for the Wyoming Board of Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors.

Furthermore, the bill amends existing definitions to clarify what constitutes a "government member association" and specifies that records related to government entities' activities with these associations are considered public records. It also makes conforming amendments to existing laws regarding the powers of county commissioners and school district boards, ensuring that any membership or payment to associations is subject to the new restrictions outlined in the bill. The act is set to take effect immediately upon its passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 16-4-201, 18-3-522, 21-3-111, 33-29-305