WY GOP Leadership Statement on Complaint from Wyoming Equality

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Majority of the Wyoming Legislature

 
February 11, 2019
 
Contact: Senator Dan Dockstader
Senate Majority Floor Leader
Dan.Dockstader@wyoleg.gov

WY GOP Leadership Statement on Complaint from Wyoming Equality
 

Cheyenne, Wyoming – Wyoming Senate President Drew Perkins, Majority Floor Leader Dan Dockstader and Senate Vice President Ogden Driskill released the following statement today concerning a complaint filed by Wyoming Equality regarding a visit to the Capitol from students participating in the Gay-Straight Alliance Civics Day.

“In Wyoming, we believe in respect, civility and compassion. Here in the Wyoming Legislature, it is no different. We take the concerns raised on behalf of these students very seriously. Absolutely no one should be made to feel dismissed, disrespected or degraded.”

“Let us be clear, the message from the Wyoming Senate is this – all Wyoming citizens are welcome here. We want to hear from you. We need to hear from you. We are blessed to have a citizen legislature in Wyoming, and that means the voices of every single person should be heard and considered.”

“In the coming days, we will continue through the process designed to properly vet and address complaints filed against Members. Both Senator Hutchings and these students deserve fair consideration and respect as we work to address this matter.”

An informal complaint letter was sent by the Board of Directors of Wyoming Equality on behalf of GSA students. Per policy and rule of the Legislature, complaints filed against individual members and proceedings that follow are confidential.

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Senate Welcomes All Wyomingites to Express Their Ideas

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Majority of the Wyoming Legislature

 
February 11, 2019
 
Contact: Senator Drew Perkins
Senate President
Drew.Perkins@wyoleg.gov
 

***MEDIA ADVISORY***
Statement from Senate President Drew Perkins
Senate Welcomes All Wyomingites to Express Their Ideas

 
Cheyenne, Wyo. – Senate President Drew Perkins issued the following statement this morning welcoming all residents of Wyoming to share their ideas with their elected representatives.

"The Wyoming Senate is a wonderful institution entrusted with crafting the laws of this state through the informed and civil exchange of ideas. The Senate is made up of a wide array of Members representing a people as diverse as the Wyoming terrain; a people of varying beliefs, goals and visions for the future. As the Senate President, I am dedicated to maintaining the long tradition of the Senate as an institution where Wyomingites can respectfully express ideas to their citizen Senators and receive the same level of respect in return. I welcome all residents to the Senate and encourage everyone to share their thoughts with us all."

 

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General Session of 65th WY Legislature Hits Half-Way Point

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Majority of the Wyoming Legislature

 
February 4, 2019
 
Contact: Representative Eric Barlow
House Majority Floor Leader
Eric.barlow@wyoleg.gov
 

General Session of 65^th WY Legislature Hits Half-Way Point
House & Senate Majority Floor Leaders Release Statements on Bill Progress

 
Cheyenne, Wyo. – House Majority Floor Leader Eric Barlow and Senate Majority Floor Leader Dan Dockstader released the following statements today, marking the approximate half-way point for the General Session of the 65^th Wyoming State Legislature and the last day for bills to be reported out of their house of origin.
 
“As a citizen legislature, we have a finite amount of time during the legislative session to consider bills,” said House Majority Floor Leader Eric Barlow. “As Majority Floor Leaders, we work hard to ensure every lawmaker has the chance to bring to light the issues they feel are important while prioritizing bills reflective of the shared priorities of lawmakers. This includes financial stability for our General Fund and school obligations, efficient government operations, fortifying economic opportunities with education for our children and job training for our workforce, healthcare options that improve access and affordability and, finally, clearing the way for our core industries to thrive.”
 
“This session, there are many ideas that have been brought forth by members worthy of our attention,” said Senate Majority Floor Leader Dan Dockstader. “However, hard choices are required and it is our job as leadership to remain focused on tackling the major challenges we face as a state. And while many of the bills we have considered this session will, of course, not all become law, they help facilitate important debate and discussions. I join Representative Barlow in commending all Members of the Wyoming Legislature for their hard work and dedication to this point. We look forward to finishing out this session strong and delivering real solutions for the people of Wyoming.”
 
A total of 499 bills were filed in the Wyoming Legislature this session, 326 in the House of Representatives and 173 in the Senate. As of Monday afternoon, 291 bills remain active in the House and 137 files in the Senate. Wednesday, February 6 is the last day for third reading on bills in their body of origin.

 

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