Cheyenne,
Wyoming – The 63rd Wyoming Legislature began today with
the swearing in of elected officials and the oath taking for the Legislative
Majority.
The Wyoming legislature includes 30 Senate and 60 House
members. It will be the first year in office for 3 Senate members and 14 House
members.
Throughout the opening ceremonies, Republican leaders in
both the House and Senate stressed the need for decorum and efficiency during
the 2015 session.
Speaker Kermit Brown called upon members to act in a way
that makes the people of Wyoming proud. “Robust debate is allowed and
encouraged, we find ways to disagree without being disagreeable, and we will
allow every member an equal opportunity to be heard”
Senate Vice President-Elect Drew Perkins had a cohesive
message for the legislature. “To do its job, the legislature has to maintain
itself as a healthy institution. [This] is the obligation and responsibility of
each member.”
In this General Session the legislature will tackle many
substantial policy issues; including debates on balancing spending vs. saving,
how to create a healthy and diverse economy, and how to continue to build a
world class education system.
“To reach our best results, I believe that it is imperative
for all of us to show the highest respect for the institution and for each
other,” House Majority Floor Leader Rosie Berger emphasized, “We must find a
delicate balance between thorough bill analysis with full debate, and
efficiency needed to move through 300-600 bills this session.”
“This session we
will have the opportunity and the obligation to fight for the right to solve
Wyoming problems with Wyoming solutions,” Speaker Pro Tempore Tim
Stubson stressed. “We want to create a legacy, that as legislators, we can be
proud of.”
The State of State will be held on Wednesday, January 15th
at 10am. After the meeting the
leadership will host a bi-partisan press conference in Room 302.
To track bills throughout the 2015 session, visit http://legisweb.state.wy.us/LSOWEB/Session/SessionHome.aspx
