Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill because it addresses a significant need on their side of the continental divide and aims to avoid duplicating efforts.
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Wyoming2016Did Not Pass
SF0002
Attorney general opinions-legislative request.
Last scannedAug 25, 2026, 2:25 AM
In one sentence
A plain-English summary is not available yet.
Who it affects
Not clearly identified in the stored source.
Limits and unknowns
No additional limitations are listed.
Official record
Sources
Official summary
Summary for LSO115 Bill No.: SF0002 Effective : 7/1/2016 LSO No.: 16LSO-0187 Enrolled Act No.: HEA No. 0001 Chapter No.: [Chapter Number_RO] Prime Sponsor: Management Council Catch Title: Attorney general opinions-legislative request. Subject: Summary/Major Elements: Comm ents: The above summary is not an official publication of the Wyoming Legislature and is not an official statement of legislative intent. While the Legislative Service Office endeavored to provide accurate information in this summary, it should not be relied upon as a comprehensive abstract of the bill .
Public statements
Why lawmakers voted
Last checked Aug 7, 1:00 AM
Why they voted this way
The speaker supports an amendment despite concerns that requiring majority agreement prevents minority parties from accessing Attorney General opinions when they might most need them to challenge popular views.
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Cale Case
R · S25
Why they voted this way
The speaker urges voting against the bill because it limits individual legislators' ability to request Attorney General opinions, which is necessary when a single member questions the constitutionality of majority actions.
Public statementFloor statement at 38:00 Watch the statement
Curtis Meier
S03
Why they voted this way
The speaker supports the final version of the bill because it provides a mechanism for requesting Attorney General opinions when not in session, which is currently unavailable under existing law.
Public statementFloor statement at 43:16 Watch the statement
Charles Scott
R · S30
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill as a reasonable compromise that provides access to legal opinions while preventing abuse by limiting unreasonable requests on the Attorney General.
Public statementFloor statement at 47:03 Watch the statement
Larry Hicks
R · S11
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the bill because it removes the ability of legislators to seek necessary clarifications on ambiguous statutes for their constituents without going through a standing committee.
Public statementFloor statement at 49:33 Watch the statement
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill because it expands access for clarifying laws while regulating workload, noting that the Attorney General has a conflict of interest regarding constitutionality opinions.
Public statementFloor statement at 53:02 Watch the statement
Stan Cooper
S14
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the bill because they believe it is necessary to prevent being locked out of requesting opinions when the legislature is not in session, as suggested by a document from the Attorney General's office.
Public statementFloor statement at 55:57 Watch the statement
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Wyoming roll calls
Recorded votes
4 roll calls
H01 - Judiciary:Recommend Do Pass 9-0-0-0-02016-02-22 · House9 yes 0 no
S 3rd Reading:Passed 17-13-0-0-02016-02-16 · Senate17 yes 13 no
- Yes
- 17
- No
- 13
- Absent
- 0
- Excused
- 0
- Conflict
- 0
Yes 17
Bill LandenR · S27Brian BonerR · S02Charles ScottR · S30Curtis MeierS03Drew A PerkinsS29Eli D BeboutS26Fred M EmerichS05Gerald E GeisS20Henry R CoeS18Jeff WasserburgerS23Jim AndersonR · S28Leland G ChristensenS17Michael J Mr. Von FlaternS24NICHOLAS PRESStephan PappasR · S07Tony RossS04Wayne H JohnsonS06
S12 - Rules:Recommend Do Pass 5-0-0-0-02016-02-12 · Senate5 yes 0 no
- Yes
- 5
- No
- 0
- Absent
- 0
- Excused
- 0
- Conflict
- 0
S Introduced and Referred to S12 - Rules 22-8-0-0-02016-02-08 · Senate22 yes 8 no
- Yes
- 22
- No
- 8
- Absent
- 0
- Excused
- 0
- Conflict
- 0
Yes 22
Bernadine CraftS12Bill LandenR · S27Brian BonerR · S02Bruce Burns Jr.S21Chris RothfussD · S09Dan DockstaderR · S16David A KinskeyS22Drew A PerkinsS29Eli D BeboutS26Floyd EsquibelS08Fred M EmerichS05Gerald E GeisS20Henry R CoeS18Jeff WasserburgerS23John HastertS13Leland G ChristensenS17Michael J Mr. Von FlaternS24NICHOLAS PRESPaul R BarnardS15Stephan PappasR · S07Tony RossS04Wayne H JohnsonS06
Official activity
Bill history
- H Did Not Consider in CoWHouse
- H COWHouse
- H Placed on General FileHouse
- H01 - Judiciary:Recommend Do Pass 9-0-0-0-0House
- H Introduced and Referred to H01 - JudiciaryHouse
- H Received for IntroductionHouse
- S 3rd Reading:Passed 17-13-0-0-0Senate
- Amendment AdoptedSenate
- Amendment failedSenate
- S 2nd Reading:PassedSenate
- S COW:PassedSenate
- S Placed on General FileSenate
- S12 - Rules:Recommend Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0Senate
- S Introduced and Referred to S12 - Rules 22-8-0-0-0Senate
- S Received for IntroductionSenate
- Bill Number AssignedLSO
Changes
Amendments
2 stored
Failed 3rd reading by Hicks
Adopted 3rd reading by Meier