The proposed amendments to Wyoming's Public Records Act aim to streamline access to government documents, tighten timelines for responses, and enhance enforcement mechanisms—changes that could broadly improve transparency and accountability.

For instance, requiring entities to acknowledge receipt of the request within three (3) business days, providing a formal starting point for timelines and improving accountability.  It also reduces the standard release period from 30 to 10 calendar days (with possible extensions) and increasing penalties for violations from $750 to $2,000, plus potential attorney fees for successful challengers, signal a push toward more responsive government. The introduction of an ombudsman role for overseeing extensions, complaints, and even referrals to prosecutors adds a layer of oversight that might deter unnecessary delays.