Plain language
Terms to know
- Law abiding citizen
- A person not prohibited by state law from possessing a firearm and not illegally present in the United States or Wyoming.
- Material aid
- Voluntary provision of lodging, communications equipment, facilities, weapons, personnel, transportation, clothing, or other physical assets to another party. It does not include medical assistance for treating injuries.
Public statements
Why lawmakers voted
Last checked Aug 5, 8:07 AM
Why they voted this way
The speaker explains that the joint conference committee agreed with Senate concerns and removed a severability clause because existing state rules already provide similar protection, leaving no other changes to the bill.
Why they voted this way
The speaker explains that the Senate rejected a severability provision, which was the only change made to the bill.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposed concurrence because adding a severability clause to the bill contradicts existing state law and is considered bad legislative form.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposed concurrence because adding severability clauses undermines the value of general state statutes and should be stopped.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker agreed to vote against concurrence immediately to respect the wishes of other senators who opposed adding the severability clause.