The bill amends existing laws regarding the annexation of territories by cities and towns in Wyoming. It requires that before any territory can be annexed, the governing body must ensure that not fewer than two-thirds (2/3) of the landowners, who own a majority of the area sought for annexation (excluding public streets, alleys, and tax-exempt property), provide written approval for the proposed annexation. This approval can be given by responding to a notice sent by the city or town or by notifying them in writing. Additionally, the bill modifies the notice requirements to landowners, mandating that they receive information about the proposed annexation, the opportunity to request cost estimates for required infrastructure improvements, and details about the public hearing.
The bill also makes specific changes to the notice timeline, stating that the annexing city or town must send the required notice at least twenty business days before the public hearing. The effective date for this act is set for July 1, 2023, and it applies to any proposed annexation initiated on or after that date.
Statutes affected: Introduced: 15-1-402