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SF0071

Education-hunter safety courses.

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Public statements

Why lawmakers voted

Last checked Aug 8, 9:42 AM

Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the bill because it imposes additional conditions on school districts contrary to messages received from them and introduces unclear language regarding justifiable circumstances that undermines local control.

Public statementFloor statement at 50:19 Watch the statement
Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the bill by noting students are not required to take the course and districts can opt out, arguing that while education is ideal for gun safety, it should be encouraged rather than mandated.

Public statementFloor statement at 52:00 Watch the statement
Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker urges a no vote because the new language regarding justifiable circumstances lacks direction or guidance, creating too much ambiguity compared to previous votes on the issue.

Public statementFloor statement at 53:16 Watch the statement
Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the bill because teachers in their district dislike it and they want to avoid adding more bureaucracy or mandates, citing confusion over what constitutes justifiable circumstances.

Public statementFloor statement at 54:30 Watch the statement
Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the bill as a good compromise, arguing that requiring districts to write a letter for waivers is consistent with previous class size legislation and allows flexibility.

Public statementFloor statement at 55:48 Watch the statement
Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker urges a no vote because they believe the bill effectively mandates hunter safety courses despite appearing optional, and voting no would return discretion to local districts.

Public statementFloor statement at 59:55 Watch the statement
Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker urges a no vote because the term justifiable circumstances is too subjective, lacks a clear standard for decision-making, and leaves judgment to arbitrary discretion.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:00:20 Watch the statement
Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker encourages voting for the bill as a reasonable compromise, noting that districts are not forced to teach it and requesting waivers involves minimal effort or cost.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:01:07 Watch the statement
Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The speaker supports a yes vote because they believe the bill represents a good compromise that honors its original intent.

Public statementFloor statement at 25:53 Watch the statement
Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports hunter safety courses in general but opposes making it mandatory for districts, citing his past experience as a trustee and concern over state mandates.

Public statementFloor statement at 26:24 Watch the statement
Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the amendment because his own experience with hunter safety in grade school heightened his awareness of firearm respect and he believes it prevents injury or death.

Public statementFloor statement at 27:08 Watch the statement
Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the amendment as a safety issue for new residents whose children lack outdoor history and may be curious about firearms, which could lead to deadly accidents.

Public statementFloor statement at 27:54 Watch the statement
Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the amendment because he believes deciding school curriculum is not the legislature's role but rather the purview of local school boards.

Public statementFloor statement at 28:36 Watch the statement
Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the bill because he does not believe legislators should dictate curriculum to local school boards, even with an amendment making it optional.

Public statementFloor statement at 29:00 Watch the statement
Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the bill because he believes replacing music and art with gun safety sends the wrong message to children and parents about what schools should teach.

Public statementFloor statement at 29:21 Watch the statement
Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the amendment because he views mandates as removing volunteerism and creativity from schools, effectively having 'big brother' tell school boards what to do.

Public statementFloor statement at 30:00 Watch the statement
Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the amendment because he believes mandating curriculum violates the Constitution and that 'hunter safety' implies a specific unconstitutional mandate rather than general gun safety.

Public statementFloor statement at 30:47 Watch the statement
Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the bill because she believes hunter safety should remain a family responsibility and that schools are already taking on too many parental duties.

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

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the amendment because he views hunter safety education as a way to ensure people understand how to use firearms correctly, which relates to constitutional rights.

Public statementFloor statement at 34:05 Watch the statement
Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the amendment because he believes it infringes on local school boards' ability to respond to community needs, similar to federal overreach.

Public statementFloor statement at 35:47 Watch the statement
Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the bill as amended because he believes using 'may' instead of a mandate respects both educational program concerns and parents' rights.

Public statementFloor statement at 36:45 Watch the statement
Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker argues the bill is poorly constructed and should be returned for improvement before voting.

Public statementFloor statement at 46:04 Watch the statement
Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker explains that the bill clarifies background check requirements and addresses school district concerns by changing mandatory language, viewing it as a necessary starting point.

Public statementFloor statement at 46:24 Watch the statement
Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the bill because it addresses child and public safety by providing instruction for kids who want to participate in hunting.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:16:00 Watch the statement

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Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

7 roll calls

H Did Not Adopt JCC02 16-43-1-0-02011-03-01 · House16 yes 43 no
S Adopted JCC01 16-14-0-0-02011-02-28 · Senate16 yes 14 no
S Did Not Concur 13-17-0-0-02011-02-18 · Senate13 yes 17 no
H Passed 3rd Reading 47-11-2-0-02011-02-18 · House47 yes 11 no
H04 Recommended Do Pass 7-2-0-0-02011-02-08 · House7 yes 2 no
S Passed 3rd Reading 21-9-0-0-02011-01-20 · Senate21 yes 9 no
S04 Recommended Amend and Do Pass 5-0-0-0-02011-01-14 · Senate5 yes 0 no

Official activity

Bill history

  1. S Indefinitely PostponedSenate
  2. H Did Not Adopt SF0071JC01House
  3. S Adopted SF0071JC01Senate
  4. S Adopted JCC01Senate
  5. H Appointed JCC01 MembersHouse
  6. S Appointed JCC01 MembersSenate
  7. S Did Not ConcurSenate
  8. S Received for ConcurrenceSenate
  9. H Passed 3rd ReadingHouse
  10. Amendment FailedHouse
  11. H Passed 2nd ReadingHouse
  12. Amendment AdoptedHouse
  13. H Amendments AdoptedHouse
  14. Amendment AdoptedHouse
  15. H Passed CoWHouse
  16. H Placed on General FileHouse
  17. H04 Recommended Do PassHouse
  18. H Introduced and Referred to H04House
  19. H Received for IntroductionHouse
  20. S Passed 3rd ReadingSenate

Changes

Amendments

9 stored

SF0071H2001

Adopted 2nd reading by GINGERY

SF0071H2002

Adopted 2nd reading by SEMLEK

SF0071H3001

Failed 3rd reading by JAGGI

SF0071S2001

Adopted 2nd reading by SCOTT

SF0071S2002

Adopted 2nd reading by ROSS

SF0071S2003

Adopted 2nd reading by CHRISTENSE

SF0071S2004

Adopted 2nd reading by CHRISTENSE

SF0071S3001

Adopted 3rd reading by SCOTT

SF0071SS001

Adopted Standing Committee by COE