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SF0047

Concealed weapons.

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Bill No.: <billno> Drafter: <drafterinit> Bill No.: SF0047 Drafter: JHR LSO No.: 11LSO-0024 Effective Date: 7/1/2011 Enrolled Act No.: SEA0070 Chapter No.: 84 Prime Sponsor: Senator Jennings Catch Title: Concealed weapons. Subject: Carrying concealed weapons without a permit. Summary/Major Elements: Current law requires that a person who carries a concealed deadly weapon must first submit an application and be issued a concealed weapons permit. The act allows a person to carry a concealed weapon without a permit if the person: o Is a resident of the United States and has been a resident of Wyoming for not less than six (6) months prior to filing the application; o Is at least twenty-one (21) years of age; o Does not suffer from a physical infirmity which prevents the safe handling of a firearm; o Is not ineligible to possess a firearm pursuant to federal law; o Has not been: Committed to a state or federal facility for the abuse of a controlled substance for at least one year; Convicted of a felony violation of the Wyoming Controlled Substances Act or similar laws of any other state or the United States; or Convicted of a misdemeanor violation of the Wyoming Controlled Substances Act or similar laws of any other state or the United States relating to controlled substances within one (1) year. o Does not chronically or habitually use alcoholic liquor and malt beverages to the extent that his normal faculties are impaired. o Is not currently adjudicated to be legally incompetent; and o Has not been committed to a mental institution. The act creates a felony for a second or subsequent offense of illegally carrying a concealed weapon.

Public statements

Why lawmakers voted

Last checked Aug 7, 9:13 PM

Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker believes the initiative is wrong for both the legislative body and the state of Wyoming.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:26:39 Watch the statement
Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the amendment because adding restrictions was not part of the original discussion and Wyoming already has an exhaustive list of places where concealed carry is prohibited.

Public statementFloor statement at 29:24 Watch the statement
Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the amendment because they believe issues regarding who can carry weapons should be addressed in a separate bill rather than this one.

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Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the amendment based on personal experience where doctors at a weapons-free campus carry concealed weapons while on duty.

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Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the amendment because they have experienced hospitals attempting to confiscate firearms via forms, which they believe is unnecessary and should be defeated.

Public statementFloor statement at 31:53 Watch the statement
Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the amendment because hospitals requested it to clarify their authority to ban firearms under state law. They also believe there is no need for individuals to carry concealed weapons in a hospital setting.

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Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the second amendment because as a small business owner they want clear statutory rights to prohibit firearms on their property, noting that current case law is unclear.

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Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the amendment because school board members manage large budgets and suffer financial sacrifices, so compensation would encourage better performance.

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Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the amendment because school board members have consistently voted against compensation, preferring to serve for the sake of children rather than money.

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Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the amendment because school board members have requested that the issue be reviewed and considered by a select committee rather than having compensation removed entirely.

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Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the bill and its amendment because it provides law enforcement with a necessary tool to address intoxicated individuals who carry weapons, distinguishing them from law-abiding citizens.

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Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the standing committee amendment because it infringes on rights by requiring chemical test consent from anyone carrying a concealed weapon, not just those who are intoxicated.

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Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes Committee of the Whole Amendment No. 1 because it goes beyond the original intentions of the bill sponsor and the Senate.

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Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes Committee of the Whole Amendment No. 1 because it is not germane to the bill's purpose and appears designed to undermine the legislation.

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Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes Committee of the Whole Amendment No. 1 because it would mess with existing restrictions on where weapons can be carried.

Public statementFloor statement at 53:54 Watch the statement
Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes Committee of the Whole Amendment No. 1 because it addresses where weapons can be carried, which is not what this bill is about.

Public statementFloor statement at 54:06 Watch the statement
Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports Committee of the Whole Amendment No. 1 because it amends restrictions on where concealed firearms may be carried, which is germane to the bill.

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Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker argues that training requirements are essential for safety when dealing with concealed firearms and aims to restore this requirement without creating a central registration database.

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Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the bill because granting reciprocity for invasive species stickers would reduce revenue from out-of-state boaters that is needed to fund the program.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:40:05 Watch the statement

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Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

7 roll calls

H Passed 3rd Reading 49-9-2-0-02011-02-25 · House49 yes 9 no
Amendment Failed 17-41-2-0-02011-02-24 · House17 yes 41 no
H Passed CoW 48-8-4-0-02011-02-23 · House48 yes 8 no
H06 Recommended Amend and Do Pass 8-1-0-0-02011-02-11 · House8 yes 1 no
S Passed 3rd Reading 20-10-0-0-02011-01-24 · Senate20 yes 10 no
Amendment Failed 2-23-5-0-02011-01-21 · Senate2 yes 23 no
S03 Recommended Amend and Do Pass 4-1-0-0-02011-01-19 · Senate4 yes 1 no

Official activity

Bill history

  1. Assigned Chapter NumberLSO
  2. Governor Signed SEA0070Governor
  3. H Speaker Signed SEA No. 0070House
  4. S President Signed SEA No. 0070Senate
  5. Assigned Number SEA0070LSO
  6. H Passed 3rd ReadingHouse
  7. H Passed 2nd ReadingHouse
  8. Amendment FailedHouse
  9. Amendment FailedHouse
  10. H Passed CoWHouse
  11. Amendment FailedHouse
  12. Amendment FailedHouse
  13. H Placed on General FileHouse
  14. H06 Recommended Amend and Do PassHouse
  15. H Introduced and Referred to H06House
  16. H Received for IntroductionHouse
  17. S Passed 3rd ReadingSenate
  18. S Passed 2nd ReadingSenate
  19. Amendment FailedSenate
  20. S Passed CoWSenate

Changes

Amendments

10 stored

SF0047H2001

Failed 2nd reading by THRONE

SF0047H2002

Failed 2nd reading by ZWONITZ,DV

SF0047H3001

Withdrawn 3rd reading by BYRD

SF0047HW001

Failed Committee of the Whole by ZWONITZ,DN

SF0047HS001

Failed Standing Committee by H06

SF0047S2001

Failed 2nd reading by ROTHFUSS

SF0047SW001

Withdrawn Committee of the Whole by PERKINS

SF0047SW002

Adopted Committee of the Whole by PERKINS

SF0047SW003

Adopted Committee of the Whole by PERKINS

SF0047SS001

Failed Standing Committee by HINES