High Desert Human Resources Association

High Desert Human Resources Association The High Desert Human Resources Association is an affiliate of the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM).

There is still time to join State Council Legislative Affairs Director Heather Doke and HDHRA Legislative Affairs Direct...
02/16/2026

There is still time to join State Council Legislative Affairs Director Heather Doke and HDHRA Legislative Affairs Director Kara Beech as they discus the bills currently before the Wyoming Legislature. They will also be providing information on how to use the Wyoming Legislative Website, the best way to contact representatives and the SHRM A Team.

📆February 16, 2026
⏰12:00 noon
✅https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tf8vvf2_TdmkVWq2MPxwvg
😀Hope to see you there!

Join State Council Legislative Affairs Director Heather Doke and HDHRA Legislative Affairs Director Kara Beech as they d...
02/14/2026

Join State Council Legislative Affairs Director Heather Doke and HDHRA Legislative Affairs Director Kara Beech as they discus the bills currently before the Wyoming Legislature. They will also be providing information on how to use the Wyoming Legislative Website, the best way to contact representatives and the SHRM A Team.

📆February 16, 2026
⏰12:00 noon
✅https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tf8vvf2_TdmkVWq2MPxwvg
😀Hope to see you there!

Will these bills impact your organization? As Wyoming’s 2026 legislative session gets underway, several proposed bills c...
02/05/2026

Will these bills impact your organization?

As Wyoming’s 2026 legislative session gets underway, several proposed bills could impact employers — directly or indirectly. Here’s a snapshot of a few measures currently worth watching:

HB006 – Unemployment Insurance Coverage & Reporting
• Reduces the maximum unemployment benefit period
• Adds provisions for seasonal employees
• Renames the “Unemployment” Commission to the “Reemployment” Commission

HB0041 – Retirement Benefit Amendments (WHP, DCI & Wardens)
• Establishes death benefits for surviving spouses and children of members killed in the line of duty

HB0047 – Duty to Assist During Emergencies
• Would require individuals to assist others at risk of serious bodily injury or death
• Creates a criminal offense for failure to assist
• Could have workplace implications

SF0020 – Data Privacy for Public Entities
• Requires public entities to adopt policies for the collection, security, and use of personal data
• Relevant for employers working with or within public entities

SF0041 – Portable Benefit Accounts
• Authorizes the creation and use of portable benefit accounts
• Still developing, but potentially impactful for workforce benefits and flexibility

SF0049 – Public Records Act Revisions
• Updates what qualifies as a public record
• Revises response timelines and allows extensions for record releases

Important Timing Notes:
• The deadline for bills to be drafted and submitted to LSO is February 11
• This is a budget session, meaning any non-budget bill must receive a ⅓ vote to be introduced

We expect additional bills to surface as the session progresses. If you hear of legislation that may affect Wyoming employers, please share — staying informed helps us all plan ahead

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01/19/2026

Check out this great local opportunity.

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12/05/2025

It was our Christmas get together tonight. It was a great time crafting and sharing.

Did you know you can watch the Wyoming Department of Workforce Trainings on demand?  Check out their website here for so...
11/20/2025

Did you know you can watch the Wyoming Department of Workforce Trainings on demand? Check out their website here for some great education.

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Join in on the virtual training this November.

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