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Introduced
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/11/2026
02/11/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Budget Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT relating to city, county, state and local powers; prohibiting public officials from entering into nondisclosure agreements as specified; providing definitions; specifying penalties; specifying remedies for violations; specifying applicability; and providing for an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits public officials, defined as any officer, employee, agent, or servant of a government entity (including elected or appointed officials) in Wyoming, from entering into nondisclosure agreements that would prevent them from revealing information about the use of public funds, financial obligations, or impacts on land, infrastructure, water, or power related to public-funded projects, which are any activities using or committing public funds or creating ongoing obligations for the government. The bill also prevents public officials from pursuing public-funded projects if nondisclosure is a condition of discussion or due diligence, and any agreement violating these provisions will be void and unenforceable. Violators face misdemeanor charges with fines up to $1,000, and such violations can be grounds for termination or removal from office, with any Wyoming resident having the right to seek legal action to void such agreements. This act applies to agreements made after its effective date and does not affect existing contracts.
Sponsors (19)
Clarence Styvar (R)*,
Abby Angelos (R),
Gary Brown (R),
Kevin Campbell (R),
McKay Erickson (R),
Scott Heiner (R),
Larry Hicks (R),
Bob Ide (R),
Dan Laursen (R),
Chip Neiman (R),
Ken Pendergraft (R),
Justin Riggins (R),
Tim Salazar (R),
Michael Schmid (R),
Daniel Singh (R),
Laura Taliaferro Pearson (R),
Joseph Webb (R),
Nina Webber (R),
Robert Wharff (R),
Last Action
Failed Introduction 36-25-1-0-0 (on 02/11/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2026/HB0135 |
| BillText | https://www.wyoleg.gov/2026/Introduced/HB0135.pdf |
| Fiscal Note | https://www.wyoleg.gov/2026/Fiscal/HB0135.pdf |
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