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HB0070

Wyoming Court Security Act of 2012.

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Who it affects

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Official record

Sources

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Public statements

Why lawmakers voted

Last checked Aug 7, 5:39 PM

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the bill to establish a standardized legislative approach for courthouse security and prevent courts from unilaterally deciding these rules, which they view as an abdication of legislative responsibility.

Public statementFloor statement at 32:08 Watch the statement
Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the bill because they believe it is better policy to wait and limit restrictions only to courtrooms rather than including entire county buildings.

Public statementFloor statement at 33:50 Watch the statement
Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the bill because they view it as an overreach that infringes on citizens' Second Amendment rights and shifts power away from the people who own the buildings.

Public statementFloor statement at 39:25 Watch the statement
Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the bill because they believe the people own the courthouses and should have the authority to decide on firearm restrictions, rather than having rights chipped away by legislation.

Public statementFloor statement at 40:47 Watch the statement
Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the bill because they view it as an overreach that exempts government from its own rules and represents arrogance in restricting basic rights to defend oneself.

Public statementFloor statement at 43:33 Watch the statement
Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The speaker explains that current laws create a conflict between legislative preemption and court authority regarding weapons. The bill resolves this by allowing counties to decide on security measures for dangerous situations like family violence, providing flexibility based on local needs.

Public statementFloor statement at 38:24 Watch the statement

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Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

3 roll calls

H Failed 3rd Reading 20-39-1-0-02012-02-22 · House20 yes 39 no
H01 Recommended Amend and Do Pass 8-1-0-0-02012-02-16 · House8 yes 1 no
H Introduced and Referred to H01 51-9-0-0-02012-02-15 · House51 yes 9 no

Official activity

Bill history

  1. H Failed 3rd ReadingHouse
  2. H Passed 2nd ReadingHouse
  3. H Passed CoWHouse
  4. Amendment AdoptedHouse
  5. Amendment FailedHouse
  6. H Amendments AdoptedHouse
  7. Amendment AdoptedHouse
  8. H Placed on General FileHouse
  9. H01 Recommended Amend and Do PassHouse
  10. H Introduced and Referred to H01House
  11. H Received for IntroductionHouse
  12. Bill Number AssignedLSO

Changes

Amendments

4 stored

HB0070H3001

Withdrawn 3rd reading by QUARBERG

HB0070HW001

Adopted, Corrected Committee of the Whole by KROEKER

HB0070HW002

Failed Committee of the Whole by KROEKER

HB0070HS001

Adopted Standing Committee by H01