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WY HB0056
Bill
Status
Failed
3/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
Christopher Knapp
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AI Summary
- Repeals Wyoming's low-carbon energy standard requirements contained in W.S. 37-18-101 and 37-18-102, eliminating mandates for carbon capture technology in electric generation
- Amends definitions of "dispatchable" and "reliable" electricity in statute governing electric generation facility closures, removing references to the repealed chapter
- Exempts previously approved projects from the repeal, including all carbon capture projects and rate cases the Public Service Commission approved before the effective date
- Requires the Public Service Commission to promulgate rules necessary to implement the changes
- Takes effect immediately upon completion of all acts necessary for a bill to become law under the Wyoming Constitution
Legislative Description
Carbon capture mandate-repeal.
Last Action
S:Died in Committee Returned Bill Pursuant to SR 5-4
3/4/2026
Committee Referrals
Minerals, Business & Economic Development2/10/2026
Full Bill Text
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