HB0074

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker requests a no vote because the bill was modified on page 2, line 11 in a way that is significantly different from the House version.

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker urges an aye vote because moving the successor date up by four years has no ramifications on the rest of the bill and only changes the start date.

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports Amendment No. 2 because it ensures Wyoming recognizes existing rights from other states without creating new rights, making legal contracts valid within the state.

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports Amendment No. 3 because it provides a legal remedy by granting access to courts for individuals with out-of-state civil unions, preventing them from being left without recourse.

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports Amendment No. 3 because recognizing out-of-state civil unions and allowing court access is a practical necessity for economic development and attracting corporations with such policies.

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes Amendment No. 3 because he believes the problems cited, such as denial of court access or hospital visitation issues, are hypothetical and have not actually occurred.

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports keeping existing laws rather than passing this bill, believing that current statutes clearly define marriage and should not be altered to invite judicial determination of future issues.

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports passing the bill because it aligns Wyoming with over 30 other states that have already enacted similar legislation, ensuring consistency across the country.

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the bill because it fails to protect minority rights and contradicts constitutional principles of equality, arguing that legislators have a duty to shield minorities from majority overreach.

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the bill because they believe it clarifies current laws regarding marriage and resolves issues related to full faith and credit between states.

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the bill because they believe it creates more legal problems than it solves, opening up complex issues regarding out-of-state relationships that courts will struggle to handle.

Why they voted this way

The speaker argues that passing the bill would treat a minority group as unequal and violate constitutional freedoms to pursue happiness, stating legislators should not legislate morality or bring religion into politics.

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports an amendment to restore court jurisdiction over relationship issues like dissolution and custody, which the original bill's language would have removed.

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the bill because it creates legal inequality similar to past racial segregation by denying rights to a specific class of people based on their union.

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the bill because it represents government intrusion into personal lives and contradicts Wyoming's tradition of supporting personal freedom.

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the bill because it voids legally binding contracts from other states, intrudes into private lives, and institutionalizes discrimination.

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports equal rights for all unions regardless of type, believing that people from other states should be entitled to the same legal obligations and responsibilities as Wyoming residents.

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the bill because it strips away liberties recognized in other states, which contradicts Wyoming's history of granting fundamental rights.

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the bill because it takes away people's rights, which conflicts with the 'equal rights' motto on Wyoming's state seal.

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the bill because it creates a legal void by denying courts jurisdiction over civil unions, even though protecting marriage is important.

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the bill because it ensures consistent treatment for Wyoming residents and those who move into the state regarding marriage definitions.

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker believes the bill interferes with the ability of people from other states to contract for marriage in Wyoming and opposes it based on constitutional rights.

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the bill because it clarifies that marriage is between a man and a woman, prevents courts from making this decision, and provides necessary criteria for citizens and the judiciary.

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the bill because they believe marriage should be between a man and a woman, which has been the state policy for a long time.