Wyoming Bill Tracking And State Guide

1. Bill Drafting: All bills must be drafted in the proper format by the Legislative Service Office (LSO). 2. Prefiling: Bills can be pre-filed with support from sponsors and assigned a bill number. 3. Bills in the Hopper: Bills are formally filed with the Chief Clerk and are considered "in the hopper." 4. Introduction Time Limit: Bills must be introduced within a specified time frame, adhering to constitutional restrictions. 5. Three Readings: Each bill must be read three times on different days. The first reading occurs upon introduction. 6. Standing Committee Action: After the first reading, the bill is referred to a standing committee for review and recommendation. 7. General File: Bills that pass committee are placed on the General File for further consideration. 8. Committee of the Whole: The legislature may resolve into a Committee of the Whole to allow for more open debate. 9. Second and Third Reading: Following committee consideration, the bill goes through second and third readings where amendments may be proposed. 10. Consent List: Uncontested bills can be placed on a consent list for expedited voting. 11. Engrossing: If a bill passes the house of origin with amendments, it is engrossed before being sent to the second house. 12. Concurrence or Conference Committee: If the second house amends a bill, the first house may either concur or a conference committee may be formed to resolve differences. 13. Bills Presented to Governor: Once both houses agree on the bill, it is sent to the governor for approval. 14. Governor's Action: The governor may sign the bill into law, veto it, or allow it to become law without signing it within three days. 15. Effective Date: Unless specified, the law will take effect 90 days after the adjournment of the session. 16. Publication: Finally, new laws are published as part of the session laws.

A member of the public can get involved in the legislative process in Wyoming through several avenues: 1. Engage with Legislators: Individuals can contact their elected representatives to express their opinions on proposed legislation. This can be done through phone calls, emails, or attending town hall meetings. 2. Submit Bill Drafts: While individuals cannot file bills themselves, they can contact a member of the legislature and suggest ideas for legislation. If a legislator finds the idea compelling, they may sponsor a bill based on that idea. 3. Attend Legislative Sessions: Citizens can attend legislative sessions and committee meetings, which are typically open to the public. This allows them to observe the process and understand how decisions are made. 4. Provide Testimony: Interested individuals can offer testimony on bills during committee meetings. This is an opportunity to share personal stories or expertise related to specific legislation. 5. Follow Legislative Developments: Members of the public can stay informed about the legislative process, review bills, see upcoming meetings, and read committee reports. 6. Participate in Advocacy Groups: Joining or supporting advocacy groups focused on specific issues can amplify individual voices and create collective influence on the legislative process.

Tracking bills is hard, especially if you rely on state legislature websites, which are often hard to navigate. Thousands of bills get filed in Wyoming every year (and about 180,000 bills nationwide). If you want to be an effective advocate, you need to know where legislation of interest stands, and act quickly.

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1. Sign up here for a free FastDemocracy account.

2. Head to Tracked Topics to select issue areas you care about.

3. Use the search bar on top if you're looking for something specific.

4. Click "Track Bill" for any legislation you'd like to monitor a bit closer. That's how you add it to your Tracked Bills. You can also click on a bill to learn more, see the bill summary, most recent actions, votes, news and tweets. You can also contact legislators or share your bills on social media.

5. You can track an unlimited number of bills for free and we'll send you a daily or weekly email if your tracked legislation moves.

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7. Track bills on your smartphone using our free mobile app.

You can use the Find Your Legislators tool to find them, see their voting records, and contact them.