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Read. Follow. Verify.Wyoming bill establishes framework for highway tolling program and department duties
Last action · February 10, 2026: S Failed Introduction 18-12-1-0-0Sponsors: Ogden Driskill and 6 others
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What This Bill Proposed
The Wyoming of Transportation is authorized to create a highway tolling program, develop federal documentation, and seek approval from the state transportation and the Federal Highway Administration, though actual tolling remains barred without subsequent legislative authorization.
Establishes the legal framework and planning procedures for future highway tolls in Wyoming, while reserving the final decision to impose tolls for future legislative enactment.
Who It Would Have Affected
Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Wyoming Department of Transportation
The department is granted authority to create a highway tolling program, develop federal documentation, submit reports, and promulgate rules.
Wyoming transportation commission
The commission is assigned duties to approve tolling documentation and participate in rulemaking.
motorists using state highways
Motorists are subject to the potential future implementation of highway tolls if subsequent legislative and administrative approvals are met.
Key Facts
- The Wyoming Department of Transportation is authorized to create a highway tolling program.
- The department may develop documentation required by federal law for planning, financing, construction, operation, maintenance, and improvements.
- Tolling implementation documentation must be submitted to the Wyoming transportation commission and the Federal Highway Administration for approval.
- The department must report to the joint transportation, highways and military affairs interim committee not later than thirty days after receiving the final required approval.
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- Tolling cannot be implemented on any highway without prior approval from both the commission and the Federal Highway Administration, plus explicit subsequent legislation enacted by the legislature.
- The commission and the department are granted authority to promulgate rules necessary to implement the highway tolling program.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this bill immediately allow tolls to be charged on Wyoming highways?
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
This bill did not become law - Failed in the Senate.
Procedural history
3 actions- Feb 10, 2026SenateS Failed Introduction 18-12-1-0-0
- Feb 5, 2026SenateS Received for Introduction
- Feb 4, 2026Bill Number Assigned
Version history
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance20Lowered because this bill did not pass (its text scored 50)
- Controversy60Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment10Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz30Current news / social attention level
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