Wyoming HB313: Speed limits established by local authorities-amendments.

What the bill says

An act relating to speed limits; changing the process for counties to decrease maximum speed limits on highways as specified; providing an exception for the department of transportation's approval of alterations on state highways as specified; authorizing the transportation commission to override a board of county commissioners' resolution to decrease maximum speed limits as specified; making conforming amendments; specifying applicability; and providing for an effective date.

From the introduced text:

AN ACT relating to speed limits; changing the process for counties to decrease maximum speed limits on highways as specified; providing an exception for the department of transportation's approval of alterations on state highways as specified; authorizing the transportation commission to override a board of county commissioners' resolution to decrease maximum speed limits as specified; making conforming amendments; specifying applicability; and providing for an effective date. Section 1. W.S. 24‐2‐109 by creating a new subsection (c) and 31‐5‐303(b), (d) and by creating a new subsection (f) are amended to vesting of county interest in state; commission authorized to acquire severed portions of land; land to be sold; overriding maximum speed limits. (c) The commission shall have the authority to override, by a majority vote of the commission, a board of county commissioners' adopted resolution to decrease the maximum speed limit under W.S. 31‐5‐303(f). The commission may override an adopted resolution not more than sixty (60) days after receipt of the resolution. If the commission takes no action under this subsection within sixty (60) days after receipt of the resolution then the commission waives its ability to override the resolution. 31‐5‐303. Establishing maximum speed limits by local authorities. (b) In compliance with rules promulgated by the department and subsection (f) of this section, local authorities in their respective jurisdictions may determine …

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Sponsors

• Connolly, Marilyn (R, H40)
• Michael Schmid (R, H20) · primary sponsor
• Scott Smith (R, H05)
• Tarver, Reuben (R, H52)
• John Winter (R, H28)
• Wylie, Cody (R, H39)
• Pearson, Laura (R, S14)

Latest actions

1. March 3, 2025: H:Died in Committee Returned Bill Pursuant to HR 5-4
2. February 7, 2025: H No report prior to CoW Cutoff
3. January 30, 2025: H Introduced and Referred to H08 - Transportation
4. January 29, 2025: H Received for Introduction
5. January 28, 2025: Bill Number Assigned

Common questions

What is HB313?

HB313 is a bill in the Wyoming Legislature (2025 General Session): Speed limits established by local authorities-amendments. .

What does HB313 do?

In its own words: An act relating to speed limits; changing the process for counties to decrease maximum speed limits on highways as specified; providing an exception for the department of transportation's approval of alterations on state highways as specified; authorizing the transportation commission to override a board of county commissioners' resolution to decrease maximum speed limits as specified; making conforming amendments; specifying applicability; and providing for an effective date.

What is the status of HB313?

Failed as of March 3, 2025. Latest action: H:Died in Committee Returned Bill Pursuant to HR 5-4 (March 3, 2025).

Who sponsored HB313?

Michael Schmid (R, H20), with 6 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB313?

On the Wyoming Legislature website: https://wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2025/HB0313