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HB0047

NEPA and ESA review.

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Public statements

Why lawmakers voted

Last checked Aug 8, 6:36 AM

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the bill to formally direct the Attorney General to investigate federal actions under NEPA and ESA that impact Wyoming's economic interests, including potential litigation for damages.

Public statementFloor statement at 2:42:06 Watch the statement
Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes passing the bill as written because it may restrict the Attorney General's strategic flexibility in choosing which lawsuits to pursue, potentially leading to adverse legal outcomes.

Public statementFloor statement at 2:46:11 Watch the statement
Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the bill because it delegates litigation authority to an unelected Attorney General rather than keeping that decision-making power with the elected Governor who is accountable for such actions.

Public statementFloor statement at 2:49:51 Watch the statement
Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the bill because it allows the Attorney General to access funding outside of the Governor's control, creating a dangerous independent budget for litigation that may not serve the public interest.

Public statementFloor statement at 2:51:41 Watch the statement
Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the bill as a method to utilize existing federal law to ensure agencies handling public lands involve states in their processes and listen to state concerns.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:45:41 Watch the statement

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Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

5 roll calls

S Failed CoW; Indef Postponed 7-23-0-0-02010-03-01 · Senate7 yes 23 no
S06 Recommended Amend and Do Pass 4-1-0-0-02010-02-25 · Senate4 yes 1 no
H Passed 3rd Reading 47-10-3-0-02010-02-22 · House47 yes 10 no
H06 Recommended Amend and Do Pass 5-3-0-1-02010-02-17 · House5 yes 3 no
H Introduced and Referred to H06 44-14-2-0-02010-02-09 · House44 yes 14 no

Official activity

Bill history

  1. S Failed CoW; Indef PostponedSenate
  2. S Amendments AdoptedSenate
  3. Amendment AdoptedSenate
  4. S Placed on General FileSenate
  5. S06 Recommended Amend and Do PassSenate
  6. S Introduced and Referred to S06Senate
  7. S Received for IntroductionSenate
  8. H Passed 3rd ReadingHouse
  9. H Advanced to 3rd Reading on Same DayHouse
  10. H Passed 2nd ReadingHouse
  11. H Passed CoWHouse
  12. H Amendments AdoptedHouse
  13. Amendment AdoptedHouse
  14. H Placed on General FileHouse
  15. H06 Recommended Amend and Do PassHouse
  16. H Introduced and Referred to H06House
  17. H Received for IntroductionHouse
  18. Bill Number AssignedLSO

Changes

Amendments

2 stored

HB0047HS001

Adopted Standing Committee by H06

HB0047SS001

Adopted Standing Committee by BURNS