HB0128

Requires the governor to convene the legislature to vote on concurrence after declaring a public health emergency, and allows legislative sessions to be conducted remotely during such emergencies.

• Requires the governor to convene the legislature by proclamation on the second day following a public health emergency declaration for the legislature to concur with or terminate the emergency by joint resolution. (W.S. 35-4-116, Sec. 1)
• Authorizes the legislature to meet remotely and satisfy quorum requirements through electronic video or audio conference methods during legislative sessions convened for public health emergency declarations. (W.S. 35-4-116, Sec. 1)
• Amends the definition of public health emergency to clarify it applies to illnesses or health conditions caused by epidemic or pandemic diseases, novel and highly fatal infectious agents, or biological toxins that pose substantial risk of significant human fatalities or permanent or long-term disability. (W.S. 35-4-115(a)(i), Sec. 2)
• Updates cross-references in statutes governing temporary licensure of out-of-state physical therapists, acupuncturists, and other health care providers to reference the new public health emergency declaration procedure. (W.S. 1-1-141(a)(ii), W.S. 33-25-102(f)(vi), W.S. 33-49-107(c)(ii), W.S. 35-4-114(b) and (c), Sec. 2)

Effective: July 1, 2025

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