The amendment removes references to consultation with affected entities and adds a condition that trap setback specifications apply only on public or state lands.
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SF0139
Trapping Rules in Wyoming
Last scannedOct 24, 2026, 2:19 AM
In one sentence
This act allows the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission to create rules about trap placement on public or state lands, removes an outdated part of existing laws, requires new rulemaking by the commission, and sets when these changes will take effect.
What it does
- Gives the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission permission to make rules about trap placement on public or state lands.
- Removes a specific outdated provision from existing law.
- Requires the commission to create new rules based on this act.
- Sets when these changes will start.
Who it affects
- The Wyoming Game and Fish Commission
- People who trap animals in Wyoming
Limits and unknowns
- The bill did not pass in the session.
- It does not specify exactly what new rules will be made by the commission.
- Some parts of the law are being removed but it's unclear which specific sections those are.
Plain language
Terms to know
- setbacks
- Rules about how far traps must be from certain areas or objects.
Official record
Sources
Public statements
Why lawmakers voted
Last checked Aug 5, 3:22 AM
Couldn't find a published reason.
Wyoming roll calls
Recorded votes
2 roll calls
S 3rd Reading:Passed 16-11-4-0-02025-02-05 · Senate16 yes 11 no
- Yes
- 16
- No
- 11
- Absent
- 0
- Excused
- 4
- Conflict
- 0
Yes 16
Bill LandenR · S27Brian BonerR · S02Cale CaseR · S25Charles ScottR · S30Chris RothfussD · S09Dan DockstaderR · S16Evie BrennanR · S31Jared OlsenR · S08Jim AndersonR · S28Lynn HutchingsR · S05Mike GierauD · S17Stacy JonesR · S13Stephan PappasR · S07Tara NethercottR · S04Tim SalazarR · S26Wendy SchulerR · S15
No 11
S06 - Travel:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 5-0-0-0-02025-01-30 · Senate5 yes 0 no
- Yes
- 5
- No
- 0
- Absent
- 0
- Excused
- 0
- Conflict
- 0
Official activity
Bill history
- H Did not Consider for IntroductionHouse
- H Received for IntroductionHouse
- S 3rd Reading:Passed 16-11-4-0-0Senate
- S 2nd Reading:PassedSenate
- S COW:PassedSenate
- S Placed on General FileSenate
- S06 - Travel:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0Senate
- S Introduced and Referred to S06 - TravelSenate
- S Received for IntroductionSenate
- Bill Number AssignedLSO
Changes
Amendments
1 stored