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‘Suffrage Day’ measure first from session signed into law
A measure setting aside a day to recognize Wyoming as the first state in the nation to give women the right to vote became the first bill of the Legislatures 2019 session to be signed into law Wednesday.
February 13, 2019
School safety bill awaiting House review
A measure proposing a comprehensive safety and security plan for Wyomings schools is awaiting its first debate in front of the full House.
February 13, 2019
Democrats call for Hutchings’ resignation; Senate promises probe
By Cowboy State Daily Wyomings Democratic Party on Monday demanded the resignation of a state senator criticized for her comments to a group of students. As the state Senate promised a thorough investigation into the complaints lodged against Sen. Lynn Hutchings, R-Cheyenne, a leading House Republican noted that Hutchings has the right to express her…
February 12, 2019
Wyoming Legislative Week-in-Review: Construction, Medicaid, minimum wage bills all die in Legislature
Funding for construction projects across the state fell in a unanimous vote in the Senate this week, joining several other high-profile bills that failed to make it through the legislative process.
February 09, 2019
‘Wyoming Women’s Suffrage Day’ headed for governor’s desk
Wyoming will celebrate Wyoming Womens Suffrage Day in December under a bill headed to the governors desk.
February 09, 2019
Appropriations members say budget difference just part of the process
Differences between the House and Senate over the proposed supplemental budget are just part of the legislative process and center largely on what constitutes necessary spending, two members of the Joint Appropriations Committee said Thursday.
February 08, 2019
Public documents bill clears House committee
A 30-day deadline would be set for the release of public documents under a bill approved Thursday by a House committee.
February 08, 2019
Performance bill proposes bonuses for investment professionals
A bill that would reward the states investment professionals for making investment choices that perform better than the markets generally could increase the salaries of those professionals by up to 100 percent.
February 08, 2019
Bill funding construction projects dies in Senate
A bill that would finance capital construction projects around the state died unanimously in the Senate.
February 07, 2019
Felony animal cruelty bill passes House
A bill that would give Wyoming its first chance to charge someone with a felony if they repeatedly abuse animals cleared the House on Wednesday.
February 07, 2019
Bill to change legislative sessions clears House
A proposed change to Wyomings longstanding practice of dividing its legislative sessions into budget and general sessions passed the House on Wednesday.
February 07, 2019
In Brief: Bill calling for grizzly bear hunting clears House committee
A bill that would authorize the state Department of Game and Fish to set a grizzly hunting season cleared a House committee Wednesday.
February 07, 2019
Cheyenne vet named winner of Rotary award
A Cheyenne veterinarian was named the winner of the Cheyenne Rotary Clubs agricultural recognition award on Wednesday.
February 07, 2019
Representatives approve their version of party switching bill
One of the two measures aimed at limiting when voters can change their party affiliation won final approval from the House on Wednesday.
February 06, 2019
Performance compensation for investment professionals examined
A plan to reward the people who invest the states money for good choices is headed for the Senate floor.
February 06, 2019
Daylight Savings Time bill clears Senate committee
A bill to keep Wyoming on Daylight Savings Time throughout the year has been approved by a Senate committee and will next be reviewed by the full body.
February 05, 2019
In Brief: House approves bill to allow the growing of hemp
Wyoming farmers would be able to begin growing hemp under a measure that won final approval from the House on Tuesday.
February 05, 2019
Felony animal cruelty bill wins initial House approval
An attempt to strengthen Wyomings animal cruelty laws won approval in its first House review on Monday. HB 235, making some animal cruelty crimes a felony, won 37 aye votes to pass in its Committee of the Whole review. It will be read a second time Tuesday.
February 05, 2019
In Brief: Representatives reject Medicaid expansion
Wyomings representatives on Monday rejected a plan to expand eligibility for Medicaid while requiring recipients to work, take part in volunteer projects or further their education.
February 04, 2019
Party switching bill clears second Senate reading
A bill that would limit when Wyoming voters can change their party affiliation moved one step nearer to final Senate approval on Monday.
February 04, 2019
Death penalty repeal, abortion waiting period passed as Legislature nears midway point
Wyomings legislators spent long hours on the floors of the House and Senate this week as they neared the midway point for their general session. With a major deadline looming on Monday, legislators spent much of the week trying to get through a backlog of bills reviewed by committees and sent to the floor for debate.
February 02, 2019