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The WyLiberty Policy Compass is Wyoming Liberty Group’s framework for evaluating policies, legislation, and government initiatives through the principles of individual liberty, free markets, personal responsibility, and limited government. It helps explain whether a proposal advances liberty and markets, poses risks to those principles, or...

The WyLiberty Policy Compass is Wyoming Liberty Group’s framework for evaluating policies, legislation, and government initiatives through the principles of individual liberty, free markets, personal responsibility, and limited government. It helps explain whether a proposal advances liberty and markets, poses risks to those principles, or fails the test—giving Wyoming residents a clear way to understand the choices shaping their state.

The Compass applies ten guiding principles covering property rights, transparent constitutional government, responsible taxation and spending, local and state control, individual choice, and other foundations of lasting prosperity. Explore the analyses in this category to see how those principles apply to specific proposals and what they could mean for Wyoming’s families, businesses, and future generations.

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WY 2026 SF 63 - Administrative Rules - Legislative Review


1. Enduring Local Prosperity Will this policy encourage families to set down roots, leading to long-term economic development through better local opportunities for the next generation? Result: N/A 2. Flexible Self-Reliance Does this policy give individuals, communities and/or the state the flexibility to adapt to changing political ...

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WY 2026 HB 11 - Eminent Domain - Landowner Bill of Rights


1. Enduring Local Prosperity Will this policy encourage families to set down roots, leading to long-term economic development through better local opportunities for the next generation? Result: ✅ Passes HB 11 seeks to mandate that entities using eminent domain provide landowners with a written "bill of rights" brochure and clear notice of thei...

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WY 2026 HB 2 - Fast Track Permits Act


1. Enduring Local Prosperity Will this policy encourage families to set down roots, leading to long-term economic development through better local opportunities for the next generation? Result: ✅ Passes By reducing permitting delays and uncertainty, the policy can make housing more available and affordable, which helps families buy homes and s...

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WY 2026 HB 46 - Electricity From Solar and Nuclear Resources - Taxation


1. Enduring Local Prosperity Will this policy encourage families to set down roots, leading to long-term economic development through better local opportunities for the next generation? Result: N/A 2. Flexible Self-Reliance Does this policy give individuals, communities and/or the state the flexibility to adapt to changing political ...

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WY 2026 HJ 4 - Residential Property Tax Value – Constitutional Amendment


1. Enduring Local Prosperity Will this policy encourage families to set down roots, leading to long-term economic development through better local opportunities for the next generation? Result: ✅ Passes HJ 4 has the potential to support long-term local prosperity by giving lawmakers constitutional flexibility to treat residential property diff...

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WY 2026 HB 50 - Ballot Harvesting - Prohibition


1. Enduring Local Prosperity Will this policy encourage families to set down roots, leading to long-term economic development through better local opportunities for the next generation? Result:N/A 2. Flexible Self-Reliance Does this policy give individuals, communities and/or the state the flexibility to adapt to changing political and ec...

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$100 Million in Energy Matching Funds Proposed


Summary: Wyoming Energy Authority has proposed a $100 million grant to support BWXT's planned TRISO nuclear fuel manufacturing facility in Gillette, WY. 1. Private Property RightsDoes this policy remove institutional barriers, so that individuals or businesses may more easily use their land, property and labor in ways that do not vio...

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26LSO-0073v0.6: Wyoming Policy Compass Evaluation - On-Site Storage of Spent Nuclear Fuel from Reactor Manufacturing


Summary:  26LSO-0073v0.6 allows nuclear reactor manufacturers in Wyoming to store spent nuclear fuel (SNF) on-site, but only if the fuel is generated as part of the manufacturing process. While the bill attempts to limit what kind of fuel can be stored, the language is vague, allowing the federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission (N...

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WyLiberty Policy Compass Evaluation: SF186 – On-Site Storage of Spent Nuclear Fuel from Reactor Manufacturing


Summary: SF186, as considered in 2025 but not passed, allows nuclear reactor manufacturers in Wyoming to store spent nuclear fuel (SNF) on-site, but only if the fuel is generated as part of the manufacturing process. While the bill attempts to limit what kind of fuel can be stored, the language is vague, allowing the federal Nuclear Regulatory Comm...

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