The lawmaker supports the bill because it allows Wyoming to approve out-of-state health insurance policies without a compact, which increases consumer options and competition. He believes this increased competition will drive prices down and make coverage more affordable.
2012 session voting record
Edward Buchanan
Representative · District 4
The simple version
At a glance
Official roll-call totals for the 2012 session.
- Votes recorded
- 308
- Voted yes
- 245
- Voted no
- 42
- Absent or excused
- 20
Recent pattern
Did Edward Buchanan usually vote with the House?
Feb 13, 2012 to Mar 8, 2012
- With the majority
- 248
- Against the majority
- 28
- Close House votes
- 12
Based on 276 recent House floor votes with a clear yes-or-no majority. This describes the vote, not whether it was good or bad.
In their own words
When Edward Buchanan explained why
1 published reason found for 2012.
Worth a look
Close votes where Edward Buchanan was in the minority
These House votes were decided by two votes or fewer.
Couldn't find a published reason
Bill by bill
Recent votes
The latest 25 votes are available below.
Show the 25 latest votes
SF0059: Public employee retirement plans benefit increases.
H Adopted JCC01 40-16-4-0-0
SF0057: Education accountability.
H Adopted JCC01 38-18-4-0-0
SF0107: Public works contracts.
H Adopted JCC01 49-8-3-0-0
SF0027: Public meetings.
H Adopted JCC01 54-3-3-0-0
SF0025: Public records.
H Adopted JCC01 49-8-3-0-0
SF0008: Ethanol tax credit.
H Adopted JCC01 55-2-3-0-0
SF0005: County commissioners-removal of appointed board members.
H Adopted JCC01 35-22-3-0-0
SF0085: General permits.
H Adopted JCC01 49-8-3-0-0
SF0034: Medicaid options study.
H Adopted JCC01 57-0-3-0-0
HJ0007: Resolution-conscience rights.
H Did Concur 45-12-3-0-0
HB0108: Professional teaching standards board-teacher certification.
H Did Concur 57-0-3-0-0
HB0089: Workplace safety-employer assistance.
H Did Concur 55-2-3-0-0
HB0046: Handicapped parking-space size and marking.
H Did Concur 57-0-3-0-0
SF0040: Judicial salaries.
H Adopted JCC01 46-9-4-0-1
SF0107: Public works contracts.
H Passed 3rd Reading 49-7-4-0-0
SF0071: Aquatic invasive species.
H Passed 3rd Reading 44-12-4-0-0
SF0059: Public employee retirement plans benefit increases.
H Passed 3rd Reading 33-23-4-0-0
SF0002: Appropriation for the legislature.
H Passed 3rd Reading 56-0-4-0-0
SF0094: BOCES-court ordered placement costs.
H Passed 3rd Reading 56-0-4-0-0
SF0090: School finance-amendments.
H Passed 3rd Reading 55-1-4-0-0
SF0089: Pioneer hunting licenses.
H Passed 3rd Reading 56-0-4-0-0
SF0087: State employee compensation commission-membership.
H Passed 3rd Reading 55-1-4-0-0
SF0079: Wildlife trust challenge account-extension.
H Passed 3rd Reading 48-8-4-0-0
SF0077: Expenditure of public funds and government competition.
H Passed 3rd Reading 56-0-4-0-0
SF0075: Business ready community program-planning.
H Passed 3rd Reading 56-0-4-0-0
Vote totals come from official Wyoming roll calls. Published reasons link to the original floor video.