It’s been another good week for conservation at the Wyoming Legislature! Here’s a recap of where we stand, and where we need your help.
PUBLIC LANDS RESOLUTION CLEARS SENATE
A resolution stating that Wyoming opposes the indiscriminate sale of public lands has passed the Senate! This is wonderful news — but the fight is not over. The bill is now being considered by the House, and we expect to see more opposition there.
We need your help to get this bill passed. Contact your representative today and tell them to vote YES on SJ9.
GOOD EV BILL SAILS ALONG
A bill that would right-size taxation for electric vehicles in Wyoming and reduce red tape for charging stations has passed the House and is being considered on the Senate floor. This is great news! HB145 would allow Wyoming EV drivers to pay just one annual fee — rather than three separate taxes — while ensuring that out-of-staters pay their fair share.
Help this bill get through the Senate! Contact your senator and tell them to vote YES on HB145.
WILDFIRE package passes!
Wyoming should be better equipped to fight wildfires this year, thanks to a funding package passed by both houses of the legislature. The legislation provides funding for 24 new wildland firefighting positions, outfits teams with important equipment, and offers more competitive retirement and paid leave plans, to boost recruitment and retention. The bills now head to the governor for his signature.
GAME & FISH COST-CUTTING MEASURE PROGRESSES
A bill that would save the Game and Fish Department hundreds of thousands of dollars has passed the Senate and is now being considered by the House. The bill would exempt Game and Fish from paying property taxes on its offices, saving the agency ~$500,000 per year and bringing it in line with other state agencies.
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