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HJ0005

Encouraging the Enshrinement of Patrolman Michael A. Rosa's Name

Last scannedAug 25, 2026, 2:25 AM

In one sentence

This resolution encourages the Wyoming Peace Officer Memorial Committee to add Patrolman Michael A. Rosa’s name on the Wyoming Law Enforcement Fallen Officer Memorial.

What it does

  • Asks the Wyoming Peace Officer Memorial Committee to include Patrolman Michael A. Rosa’s name on the memorial.

Who it affects

  • The Wyoming Peace Officer Memorial Committee
  • Patrolman Michael A. Rosa's family and community

Limits and unknowns

  • This resolution is not a law but an expression of encouragement.
  • It does not provide funding or legal requirements to enforce this action.

Plain language

Terms to know

Wyoming Law Enforcement Fallen Officer Memorial
A memorial in Douglas, Wyoming that honors law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty.
Wyoming Peace Officer Memorial Committee
The committee responsible for maintaining and updating the Wyoming Law Enforcement Fallen Officer Memorial.

Official record

Sources

Validated

Public statements

Why lawmakers voted

Last checked Aug 5, 1:19 AM

Art Washut

R · H36

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker argues that the bill corrects a political omission by adding Michael A. Rosa's name to the memorial, noting that a conviction is not required for inclusion since other officers with acquitted shooters are already listed.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:35:51 Watch the statement

Tomi Strock

R · H06

Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the bill based on personal knowledge that Officer Rosa was an undercover agent who caused problems by returning to a county where he did not like the chief.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:36:50 Watch the statement

If a lawmaker is not listed, we couldn't find a published reason.

Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

2 roll calls

H01 - Judiciary:Recommend Do Pass 7-0-2-0-02026-02-13 · House7 yes 0 no
H Introduced and Referred to H01 - Judiciary 49-11-2-0-02026-02-11 · House49 yes 11 no

Official activity

Bill history

  1. H COW:H Did not consider for COWHouse
  2. H Placed on General FileHouse
  3. H01 - Judiciary:Recommend Do Pass 7-0-2-0-0House
  4. H Introduced and Referred to H01 - Judiciary 49-11-2-0-0House
  5. H Received for IntroductionHouse
  6. Bill Number AssignedLSO