Legislature in full swing

Cheyenne is around a five hour drive from Thermopolis, but the work of our state’s legislature will affect us in Hot Springs County as well as every county around the state.

There are a number of important issues facing Wyoming and our Legislatures. Property taxes, voting regulations and foreign ownership of Wyoming land are just a few of the topics that are keeping us all interested as they move through the process.

As a reminder, the Wyoming Legislature’s website can be used to track legislation and participate in policymaking during the 2024 Budget Session. The web address is http://www.wyoleg.gov and is continually updated as each bill moves through the legislative process.

The status for bills in the House and Senate can be tracked via the legislative website by clicking on the “2024 Legislation” link on the homepage, or the “2024 Budget Session Bills” link under “Legislation” in the lower portion of the website. Additionally, residents can find information about how their legislators voted by clicking on the “Votes” tab on each individual bill page. The results are posted after each roll call vote is taken.

The public can watch live and archived video of House and Senate floor proceedings and committee meetings on the Legislature’s YouTube channel. Users can access videos by clicking the YouTube icon on the Legislature’s website, or by searching “Wyoming Legislature” on YouTube.

The website also provides a variety of ways for residents to contact their elected officials, including contact information for legislators and the “Online Hotline” which allows the public to recommend support for or opposition to a piece of legislation and leave a comment regarding a bill.

Our local senator is:

Sen. Ed Cooper, R-Ten Sleep, Senate District 20, Ed.Cooper@wyoleg.gov.

Our local representative is:

Rep. John Winter, R-Thermopolis, House District 28, John.Winter@wyoleg.gov.