J.T. Larson
R · H17
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the bill because they believe decisions on nuclear fuel storage should be made at the local level closest to the people.
Public statementFloor statement at 1:22:13 Watch the statement
Wyoming2026Did Not Pass
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Wyoming Constitution Amendment for Nuclear Waste Vote
Last scannedAug 25, 2026, 2:25 AM
In one sentence
This resolution proposes to add a new section to the Wyoming Constitution that requires an affirmative vote of the state's electors before high-level radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel can be stored in the state.
What it does
- Proposes an amendment to the Wyoming Constitution.
- Requires an affirmative public vote for storing high-level radioactive waste.
- Requires an affirmative public vote for storing spent nuclear fuel.
Who it affects
- The people of Wyoming who would have to vote on whether to store nuclear waste in their state.
- State officials responsible for implementing and enforcing this constitutional amendment if it passes.
Limits and unknowns
- The bill did not pass the Wyoming Legislature.
- It is unclear how this amendment would affect existing or future storage plans for nuclear waste in Wyoming if it were to pass.
- The resolution does not specify what happens if the public vote rejects storing nuclear waste.
Plain language
Terms to know
- High-level radioactive waste
- Waste that comes from the operation of nuclear reactors or other sources, which is highly radioactive and requires special handling.
- Spent nuclear fuel
- Used fuel from a nuclear reactor that still contains high levels of radioactivity and needs to be stored safely.
Official record
Sources
Public statements
Why lawmakers voted
Last checked Aug 5, 1:27 AM
Voted No
Liz Storer
D · H23
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the bill because requiring a public vote for each storage application would create problems for nuclear industry expansion and business in Wyoming.
Public statementFloor statement at 1:22:34 Watch the statement
Bill Allemand
R · H58
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill to fulfill the specific request of constituents in House District 58 who want a vote on nuclear waste storage.
Public statementFloor statement at 1:23:56 Watch the statement
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Wyoming roll calls
Recorded votes
1 roll call
H Failed Introduction 32-30-0-0-02026-02-10 · House32 yes 30 no
- Yes
- 32
- No
- 30
- Absent
- 0
- Excused
- 0
- Conflict
- 0
Yes 32
Abby AngelosR · H03Ann LucasR · H43Bill AllemandR · H58Chip NeimanR · H01Clarence StyvarR · H12Darin McCannR · H48Gary BrownR · H41Ivan PoseyD · H33J.R. RigginsR · H59Jayme LienR · H38Jeremy HaroldsonR · H04Joe WebbR · H19Joel GuggenmosR · H55John BearR · H31John WinterR · H28Karlee ProvenzaD · H45Ken PendergraftR · H29Kevin CampbellR · H62Laurie BrattenR · H51Marlene BradyR · H60Mike SchmidR · H20Nina WebberR · H24Ocean AndrewR · H46Paul HoeftR · H25Pepper OttmanR · H34Rachel Rodriguez-WilliamsR · H50Robert WharffR · H49Scott HeinerR · H18Scott SmithR · H05Steve JohnsonR · H08Tomi StrockR · H06Tony LockeR · H35
No 30
Andrew ByronR · H22Art WashutR · H36Bob DavisR · H47Bob NicholasR · H07Christopher KnappR · H53Cody WylieR · H39Dalton BanksR · H26Daniel SinghR · H61Elissa CampbellR · H56J.T. LarsonR · H17JD WilliamsR · H02Jacob WasserburgerR · H11Julie JarvisR · H57Justin FornstromR · H10Ken ChestekD · H13Ken CloustonR · H32Landon BrownR · H09Lee FilerR · H44Liz StorerD · H23Lloyd LarsenR · H54Marilyn ConnollyR · H40Martha LawleyR · H27McKay EricksonR · H21Mike YinD · H16Pam ThayerR · H15Reuben TarverR · H52Rob GeringerR · H42Steve HarshmanR · H37Tom KellyR · H30Trey SherwoodD · H14
Official activity
Bill history
- H Failed Introduction 32-30-0-0-0House
- H Received for IntroductionHouse
- Bill Number AssignedLSO