Wyoming Legislature: Where they are
Here is a look at the status of some of the bills being considered by Wyoming’s Legislature during its general session: Keep Reading
Senator predicts effort to repeal death penalty will continue
Efforts to repeal Wyoming’s death penalty will probably continue despite the Legislature’s decision this week to kill a bill that would have eliminated the penalty, according to a Douglas legislator. Keep Reading
Governor vetoes first bill, measure adjusting legislator reimbursement
Gov. Mark Gordon on Friday vetoed his first bill, a measure designed to increase the amount legislators are reimbursed for expenses while taking part in legislative work from $109 to $149 per day. Keep Reading
In Brief: Bill for year-round Daylight Savings Time dies
A measure that would have put Wyoming on Daylight Savings Time throughout the year died in the Senate on Thursday. Keep Reading
Committee approves bill setting out “Capitol Complex” area
Wyoming’s House will get a look at a bill that would create a four square-block area for planning future development in the state’s Capitol Complex. Keep Reading
Bill providing bonus for good investment performance approved by Senate
A measure that would reward the state’s investment professionals for making decisions that boost the state’s revenue won final approval from the Senate in a unanimous vote on Thursday. Keep Reading
Gordon signs 19 measures into law
A measure creating a Wyoming National Guard museum in Cheyenne was among 19 signed into law on Thursday by Gov. Mark Gordon. Keep Reading
In Brief: Death penalty repeal killed in first Senate review
A measure that would have repealed Wyoming’s death penalty failed to pass its first review by the full Senate on Thursday. Keep Reading
Abortion waiting period bill dies in committee
By Cowboy State Daily A bill that would impose a 48-hour waiting period on women seeking abortions will not be reviewed by Wyoming’s Senate. HB 140 will not receive a hearing in the Senate Labor, Health and Social Services Committee this session, committee Chair Sen. Charlie Scott, R-Casper, said Thursday. Scott said the committee has… Keep Reading
Death penalty repeal headed to Senate floor
A proposed repeal of Wyoming’s death penalty is moving to the Senate floor for debate by the full body. Keep Reading