PRIORITY BILL*
WFA STANCE:
MONITOR
WFA CATEGORY:
LRFE
TOPIC:
STATUS:
Senate Failed Introduction
SCHEDULE:
Senate Labor Hearing @ ~12PM, Rm E001 (2/13/26)
No Committee Meetings or Floor Sessions Currently Scheduled
SPONSOR(S):
Senator Cooper
CO-SPONSOR(S):
Senator(s) Crago, Crum, Driskill, Landen, Nethercott, Pappas
Representative(s) Byron, Campbell, E, Connolly, Harshman, Wylie
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*A “Priority Bill” designation is assigned to legislation that Wyoming Family Alliance has chosen to concentrate its time, resources, and advocacy efforts on. While many pro-family bills align with our mission, only a limited number can be designated as priorities each session to ensure effective and focused engagement.
SUMMARY:
This joint resolution from the Wyoming Legislature calls upon the state’s congressional delegation to uphold the principles of federalism, emphasizing the importance of state authority in governing elections and election processes. It references the Wyoming Constitution and the Tenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, which affirm that powers not delegated to the federal government are reserved for the states or the people. The resolution highlights the need for states to maintain control over their electoral laws to ensure they reflect the interests of their citizens and to protect against undue influence in elections.
Furthermore, the resolution advocates for the adoption of a constitutional amendment that would explicitly affirm the states’ authority to manage their elections and establish policies regarding campaign finance and election influence. It underscores the belief that a uniform federal approach to election governance is neither necessary nor desirable, and it calls for the preservation of state-led election governance as a means to promote accountability and integrity in the electoral process. The resolution concludes with a directive for the Secretary of State of Wyoming to transmit copies of this resolution to key federal officials and members of the Wyoming Congressional Delegation.
The bill also outlines requirements for shared custody arrangements, mandating that courts order shared custody on a temporary basis unless it is determined that such an arrangement would not be in the child’s best interests. For final custody orders, the court must consider the shared custody arrangement and provide written explanations if shared custody is not granted. Furthermore, definitions for joint legal custody, joint physical custody, and shared custody are established to clarify these terms within the context of custody arrangements. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, and will apply to all custody-related petitions filed after that date.
Summary by FastDemocracy
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https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2026/SJ0002
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