Which types of bills may not be passed by the Wyoming Legislature?

• A. General, or public, bills.
• B. Special, local, or private bills.
• C. Budget or revenue bills.
• D. Any bill that affects counties.

Answer: (B)

Wyoming’s lawmaking framework keeps laws uniform by barring measures that would only benefit a specific person, place, or private interest. The state constitution forbids private, local, or special legislation, so the legislature can pass general laws that apply to everyone, including broad budget or revenue statutes that fund state programs. When a bill would apply to a particular county or individual, it isn’t suitable as a general law and isn’t allowed to be enacted as a state statute. If a county-level or private concern needs action, it must be addressed through local mechanisms or through statewide general laws that treat all similarly situated entities alike. If a bill is designed to apply statewide and in a uniform way, it fits the proper role of the legislature.