Gov. Mark Gordon recently signed several bills into law, marking the start of the 2025 Wyoming legislative session.
Among the first bills he signed was Senate File 20, titled Oil and Gas Bonding-Options and Bonding Pools. This legislation aims to support Wyoming’s oil and gas industry, specifically aiding smaller operators by addressing bonding requirements. The bill was introduced in response to regulations from the Biden administration that could have impacted smaller oil and gas producers in the state.
In addition to SF20, Gov. Gordon also signed House Bill 75, which reduces the coal severance tax rate from 6.5% to 6%, aligning it more closely with the oil and gas severance tax rate. Another key piece of legislation signed was House Bill 54, which provides greater flexibility for Wyoming’s Chancery Court judge by allowing them to hear cases in the state’s District and Circuit Courts.
These initial signings are part of a broader legislative agenda. Other bills signed by the governor include measures related to vehicle accident reporting, disabled parking, environmental quality, and public safety. Notably, the governor also allowed several bills to pass into law without his signature, including the Wyoming Gold Act and the Wyoming PRIME Act.
With input from Oil City News, Sheridan Media, Cowboy State Daily.
