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WY HB0056

Bill

Status

Failed

3/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Christopher Knapp

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Budget Session

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and "reliable" electricity in statute governing electric generation facility closures, removing references to the repealed chapter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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