Updates from Representative Andrew Byron

By Aubrey Hale
October 15, 2025

Representative Andrew Byron, R-Jackson, during the morning session of the 68th Wyoming Legislature February 20, 2025 in the House Chambers. Photo by Michael Smith

In a recent interview on the Weekday Wake-up on Monday, October 13, Representative Andrew Byron of House District 22, which includes Northern Star Valley and Southern Teton County, shared insights into ongoing legislative efforts and community concerns.

Byron, who chairs the Travel, Recreation, Wildlife, and Cultural Resources Committee, emphasized the educational opportunities this role provides. “We’ve had a lot of different topics come in front of us, and we’ve narrowed it down. We have sponsored a couple of bills related to outdoor recreation and some of the state parks-related trail feed bills,” he explained.

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A key issue discussed was the controversial “corner crossing.” Byron described it as “being able to hop from one corner to another corner of public land for access.” This matter has been in litigation for years, with a recent 10th Circuit Court ruling favoring hunters, leading to an appeal from a landowner to the U.S. Supreme Court. “This has wide-ranging implications for Western states,” Byron noted, illustrating the complexities surrounding property rights and public land access.

In addition to his role on the Travel Committee, Byron chairs the Air Transportation Liaison Committee, which aims to promote and sustain air service in Wyoming. “Commercial air service is vital to our economy,” he stated, highlighting the importance of the state’s nine commercial airports, particularly for rural communities.

As the 2026 legislative session approaches, Byron reported that constituents have expressed concerns about property taxes and hunting regulations. “Everyone qualified for that 25% homeowner reduction on the first million-dollar evaluation this year,” he remarked, encouraging residents to apply for the reduction at their local assessor’s office.

Byron also discussed ongoing budget discussions, stating, “We did not pass the supplemental budget this past session; it’s the first time in a long time that hasn’t happened. We’re going into a pretty intense data and number-driven session focused on our biannual budget.” He acknowledged the necessity for careful monitoring of local funding and the impact of state decisions on community resources, especially concerning first responders.

In closing, Byron expressed his eagerness to engage with constituents, inviting them to reach out for more information via wyoleg.gov.

 

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