Wyoming Legislature

Wyoming and South Carolina are the only U.S. states without a law giving stiffer penalties for crimes motivated by someone’s race, sexual orientation, religion or disability.

The bill would essentially implement the federal ''Ashanti Alert" system on the state level for at-risk adults.

This year's legislation is similar to a bill filed in 2022, but it does not include college sports teams.

"We are committed to fiscal responsibility and reducing tax burdens that are hurting the men and women who are working hardest."

If approved, a copy of the resolution would be sent to the Governor of California. That state has ordered a ban on the sale of all new gasoline-powered cars and light trucks by 2035.

Supporters say that will prevent local law enforcement agencies, for example, from enforcing federal executive orders implementing gun control measures.

Some gun rights advocates were dissapointed when the Second Amendment Preservation Act failed introductory votes in both the Wyoming House and Senate.

Besides the final House vote of 43-15 yesterday, the Senate earlier approved the bill obn a 22-8 vote.

The 2022 legisative session is slated to wrap up on Friday.

Also dying on Monday was the Civics Transparency Act which would have mandated that Wyoming school districts publish educational materials online.

Among other things, the two houses of the legislature need to finalize a state budget for the upcoming biennium.

The legislation is sponsored by Sen. Wendy Shuler [R-Uinta County]. Shuler has said that the legislation is a matter of fairness to female athletes.