Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports passing laws that make a difference in people's lives by reducing trauma care services expenses for families, hospitals, and the state.
Public statementFloor statement at 1:01:14 Watch the statement
Wyoming2008Did Not Pass
HB0058
Removing the Rule That Limits Stopping Drivers for Safety Belt Violations
Last scannedOct 18, 2026, 2:19 AM
In one sentence
This bill proposed removing a specific law that restricts police from stopping vehicles only because a driver is not wearing a safety belt.
What it does
- Repeals Wyoming Statute 31-5-1402(d).
- Removes the restriction on stopping motor vehicles solely for safety belt violations.
- Sets an effective date of July 1, 2008, if the bill passes.
Who it affects
- Drivers in Wyoming who are subject to safety belt laws.
- Law enforcement officers who enforce traffic laws.
Limits and unknowns
- The bill did not pass and failed introduction on February 15, 2008.
- The source text does not explain the specific details of the repealed statute 31-5-1402(d) beyond its title.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Repealed
- A law or part of a law is removed and no longer in effect.
- Safety belt violation
- A traffic offense where a driver or passenger is not wearing a seatbelt as required by law.
Official record
Sources
Public statements
Why lawmakers voted
Last checked Aug 8, 11:06 PM
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker speaks in favor of the bill to address issues related to people detaching seat belts.
Public statementFloor statement at 1:01:40 Watch the statement
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the bill because it represents a huge expansion of police powers, allowing officers to stop drivers at any time based on suspected seat belt violations.
Public statementFloor statement at 1:02:00 Watch the statement
Jerry Iekel
H29
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill by citing law enforcement officers who believe they can enforce it without pretexting, and notes that drivers are motivated to comply to avoid losing their licenses.
Public statementFloor statement at 1:02:42 Watch the statement
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Wyoming roll calls
Recorded votes
1 roll call
H Failed Introduction 30-30-0-0-02008-02-15 · House30 yes 30 no
- Yes
- 30
- No
- 30
- Absent
- 0
- Excused
- 0
- Conflict
- 0
Yes 30
Allen M JaggiH18Amy L EdmondsH12Bernadine CraftH17Bill ThompsonH60David R EdwardsH06Debbie HammonsH27Del McOmieH54Elaine HarveyH26Esquibel, F.George BagbyH15Jack D Landon Jr.H30Jane WarrenH13Jerry IekelH29Jim SlaterH46Keith M GingeryH23Ken A EsquibelH41Kermit C BrownH14Kevin A WhiteH45Lori A MillinH08Mary A ThroneH11Mary W HalesH36Owen PetersenH19Pete JorgensenH16Robert A BrechtelH38Rosie M BergerH51Roy CoheeH35Saundra MeyerH49, S15Stanley L BlakeH39Steve HarshmanR · H37W. Patrick P GogglesH33
No 30
Alan C JonesH25Colin SimpsonH24Dan DockstaderR · S16David R MillerH55Deborah AldenH03Dn.Doug SamuelsonH07Edward BuchananH04Erin E Mrs. MercerH53Frank PhilpH34Kathleen DavisonH20Lisa A SheppersonH58Lorraine K QuarbergH28Mark SemlekH01Marty A MartinH48, S12Mary GilmoreH59Matt TeetersH05Michael K MaddenH40Monte OlsenH22Pat ChildersH50Peter S IllowayH42Rodney "Pete" AndersonH10Ross DiercksH02Sue E WallisH52Thomas A LockhartH57Timothy M StubsonH56Timothy P HallinanH32Tom Lubnau IIH31William "Jeb" StewardH47Zwonitzer
Official activity
Bill history
- H Failed IntroductionHouse
- H Received for IntroductionHouse
- Bill Number AssignedLSO