Health care freedom.
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Official record
Bill No.: <billno> Drafter: <drafterinit> Bill No.: SJ0002 Drafter: JWL LSO No.: 11LSO-0026 Date Approved: 2/19/2011 Enrolled Act No.: SEJR0002 Chapter No.: N/A Prime Sponsor: Senator Nutting Catch Title: Health care freedom. Subject: Proposal to amend Wyoming Constitution to include right of health care access. Summary/Major Elements: This resolution proposes to amend the Wyoming Constitution to provide that: o Each competent adult has the right to make his or her own health care decisions; o Any person may pay directly for health care without penalties or fines; o The legislature may prescribe reasonable and necessary restrictions on the right to health care access; o The state shall act to preserve the right to health care access from undue governmental infringement. Comments: This resolution, if approved by the voters, would create a new Article 1, Section 38 in the Wyoming Constitution.
Public statements
Last checked Aug 8, 9:42 AM
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because adding language about guardianship rights could conflict with existing laws protecting vulnerable individuals and is unnecessary for the bill's primary purpose.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker expresses doubt about the amendment, questioning whether granting blanket medical decision rights to parents might prevent necessary state intervention in cases of neglect or poor parental decisions.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment and resolution, believing it recognizes parental rights while subsection C provides sufficient latitude to protect public health and welfare.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment by explaining that existing fundamental rights to parent do not prevent state agencies from taking action against neglecting parents under current statutes.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment as a recognition of fundamental rights, noting that subsection C allows for reasonable restrictions if needed.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker urges support for the amendment to restore language affirming parental rights, arguing that Section C provides a reasonable balance and the bill should be presented clearly to voters.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports an amendment changing 'shall' to 'may' regarding state action against government infringement, arguing it gives the executive branch discretion rather than mandating lawsuits.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because it weakens the bill's intent by changing 'shall' to 'may', arguing the state has a duty to protect citizens from undue government infringement.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment, arguing that if voters approve the bill, the state has a duty ('shall') to protect those rights rather than leaving it optional.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment due to confusion over conflicting language regarding rights versus restrictions, suggesting more time is needed before placing it on a ballot.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because including both rights and restrictions in the same text appears hypocritical to voters.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker argues that the bill shifts health care control from one level of government to another rather than removing it, and expresses concern about potential legal conflicts if citizens disagree with state restrictions.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because it grants citizens a constitutional right to choose their health care without unnecessary carve-outs, while leaving other obligations like safety for prisoners and military personnel to be handled by statute.
R · S30
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker urges a vote against the amendment because defining the right to choose by the legislature provides no real limits on government action, which contradicts the purpose of establishing outer limits in the constitution.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because it focuses on state rights rather than directly protecting individual citizen choice, which is the fundamental goal of the resolution.
D · S09
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because it secures health care independence as a reserved right of the people without needing exceptions or complex language about when governments can infringe.
R · S25
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because allowing the legislature to define rights as 'reasonable' undermines constitutional protections, unlike other fundamental rights which are not subject to legislative definition.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because it contains language suggesting the state of Wyoming can act as an entity to combat federal infringement, which is legally inconsistent since the state cannot sign documents or undertake actions independently.
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Adopted 2nd reading by THRONE
Adopted 3rd reading by EDMONDS
Failed 3rd reading by ZWONITZ,DV
Adopted, Corrected 2nd reading by PERKINS
Adopted 3rd reading by PERKINS
Failed 3rd reading by SCHIFFER
Failed 3rd reading by ROTHFUSS
Failed 3rd reading by MEIER
Adopted Committee of the Whole by SCHIFFER
Failed, Corrected Committee of the Whole
Adopted, Corrected Standing Committee by PERKINS