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HB0343

Pipeline and utility location-2.

Last scannedAug 25, 2026, 2:25 AM

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Who it affects

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Official record

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Public statements

Why lawmakers voted

Last checked Aug 7, 4:38 PM

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the bill as long overdue for economic development and exporting energy resources. He cites a personal experience where lack of highway rights-of-way delayed fiber optic installation by ten years, arguing that this legislation is necessary to modernize infrastructure.

Public statementFloor statement at 2:38:52 Watch the statement
Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes passing the bill immediately, suggesting it should instead be an interim study. He questions whether the Highway Department should acquire rights-of-ways for utilities without a mechanism to recoup costs or charge fees.

Public statementFloor statement at 2:41:09 Watch the statement
Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The speaker urges support because the bill provides an alternative method for utilities to acquire right-of-way when other options are exhausted, which aids in energy transmission and development.

Public statementFloor statement at 2:58:43 Watch the statement

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Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

2 roll calls

Official activity

Bill history

  1. H Failed CoW; Indef PostponedHouse
  2. Amendment AdoptedHouse
  3. H Amendments AdoptedHouse
  4. H Placed on General FileHouse
  5. H09 Recommended Amend and Do PassHouse
  6. H Introduced and Referred to H09House
  7. H Received for IntroductionHouse
  8. Bill Number AssignedLSO

Changes

Amendments

1 stored

HB0343HS001

Adopted Standing Committee by H09