Rob Geringer
R · H42
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports removing the front license plate requirement, noting that over 20 other states do not have this mandate.
Public statementFloor statement at 2:20:50 Watch the statement
Wyoming2026Did Not Pass
HB0081
Less is More Plate Act
Last scannedAug 25, 2026, 2:25 AM
In one sentence
This act removes the requirement for vehicles to display a license plate on the front and makes conforming amendments.
What it does
- Removes the rule that requires all vehicles to have a license plate in the front of the car.
Who it affects
- Vehicle owners who need to follow new rules about displaying license plates on their vehicles.
Limits and unknowns
- The bill did not pass in its current session.
- It does not specify how the change will affect traffic safety or law enforcement practices.
Plain language
Terms to know
- License Plate
- A metal or plastic tag that is attached to a vehicle, showing the owner has registered it with the government.
Official record
Sources
Public statements
Why lawmakers voted
Last checked Aug 5, 1:27 AM
Voted Yes
Trey Sherwood
D · H14
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the bill because having plates on both sides of a vehicle helps law enforcement officers identify situations before exiting their vehicles during traffic stops.
Public statementFloor statement at 2:21:09 Watch the statement
Art Washut
R · H36
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the bill because front license plates are a vital tool for identifying stolen vehicles and those associated with crimes based on personal law enforcement experience.
Public statementFloor statement at 2:21:47 Watch the statement
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Wyoming roll calls
Recorded votes
1 roll call
H Failed Introduction 38-23-1-0-02026-02-10 · House38 yes 23 no
- Yes
- 38
- No
- 23
- Absent
- 0
- Excused
- 1
- Conflict
- 0
Yes 38
Abby AngelosR · H03Andrew ByronR · H22Ann LucasR · H43Bill AllemandR · H58Bob DavisR · H47Bob NicholasR · H07Chip NeimanR · H01Christopher KnappR · H53Cody WylieR · H39Dalton BanksR · H26Daniel SinghR · H61Darin McCannR · H48Ivan PoseyD · H33J.R. RigginsR · H59J.T. LarsonR · H17JD WilliamsR · H02Jacob WasserburgerR · H11Jayme LienR · H38Jeremy HaroldsonR · H04Joel GuggenmosR · H55John BearR · H31Julie JarvisR · H57Justin FornstromR · H10Ken CloustonR · H32Kevin CampbellR · H62Landon BrownR · H09Lee FilerR · H44Lloyd LarsenR · H54Mike YinD · H16Ocean AndrewR · H46Pam ThayerR · H15Rachel Rodriguez-WilliamsR · H50Reuben TarverR · H52Rob GeringerR · H42Robert WharffR · H49Steve JohnsonR · H08Tomi StrockR · H06Tony LockeR · H35
No 23
Art WashutR · H36Clarence StyvarR · H12Elissa CampbellR · H56Gary BrownR · H41Joe WebbR · H19John WinterR · H28Karlee ProvenzaD · H45Ken ChestekD · H13Ken PendergraftR · H29Laurie BrattenR · H51Liz StorerD · H23Marilyn ConnollyR · H40Marlene BradyR · H60Martha LawleyR · H27McKay EricksonR · H21Mike SchmidR · H20Nina WebberR · H24Paul HoeftR · H25Pepper OttmanR · H34Scott HeinerR · H18Scott SmithR · H05Steve HarshmanR · H37Trey SherwoodD · H14
Excused 1
Official activity
Bill history
- H Failed Introduction 38-23-1-0-0House
- H Received for IntroductionHouse
- Bill Number AssignedLSO