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Storage of spent nuclear fuel and waste-vote required.

Wyoming voters must approve any storage of high-level radioactive waste or spent nuclear fuel in the state.

Full legal title

A JOINT RESOLUTION to amend the Wyoming Constitution to require an affirmative vote of the state's electors before high-level radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel can be stored in Wyoming.

Elections

Sponsor:

Co-sponsors: Representative(s) Angelos, Bear, Brown, G, Campbell, K, Haroldson, Locke, Pendergraft, Smith, S, Strock, Senator(s) French, Laursen, D, Pearson

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What does this bill do?

Proposes a constitutional amendment requiring approval by Wyoming voters before high-level radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel can be stored in the state.

Proposes creation of Article 19, Section 12 of the Wyoming Constitution to require an affirmative vote of the people before high-level radioactive waste can be stored, sited, or placed in Wyoming under state law. (Sec. 1, Article 19, Section 12(a))
Proposes creation of Article 19, Section 12 of the Wyoming Constitution to require an affirmative vote of the people before spent nuclear fuel can be stored, sited, or placed in Wyoming under state law. (Sec. 1, Article 19, Section 12(b))
Directs the Secretary of State to endorse a statement on the ballot explaining that adoption of the amendment would require voter approval before any high-level radioactive waste or spent nuclear fuel storage in Wyoming. (Sec. 2)

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Actions (3)

2/10/2026(House)

H Failed Introduction 32-30-0-0-0

1/9/2026(House)

H Received for Introduction

1/2/2026(LSO)

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Roll Call Votes (1)

H Failed Introduction 32-30-0-0-0

Key Vote

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Yea: Allemand, Andrew, Angelos, Bear, Brady, Bratten, G. Brown, K. Campbell, Guggenmos, Haroldson, Heiner, Hoeft, Johnson, Locke, Lien, Lucas, McCann, Ottman, Pendergraft, Provenza, Posey, Rodriguez-Williams, Riggins, Schmid, Smith, Strock, Styvar, Webb, Webber, Wharff, Winter, Neiman

Nay: Banks, L. Brown, Byron, E. Campbell, Chestek, Clouston, Connolly, Davis, Erickson, Filer, Geringer, Fornstrom, Harshman, Jarvis, Kelly, Knapp, L. Larsen, JT. Larson, Lawley, Nicholas, Sherwood, Singh, Storer, Tarver, Thayer, Washut, Wasserburger, Williams, Wylie, Yin