House Floor Session-Day 10, February 20, 2026-AM [Source] Translate

The meeting began with a roll call, noting 59 members present and 3 excused. Deacon Stephen Lucas led a prayer for guidance for the representatives. The meeting welcomed guests, including page Bodie Phillips and students from local schools. Representative Larson introduced Bodie, highlighting his family's connection to Wyoming, while other representatives introduced additional guests, emphasizing community involvement. The Journal Committee reported the previous day's journal was approved, and Dr. Zach Herman was acknowledged as the doctor of the day. Young page Andrew Lewis shared his experiences in the chamber, expressing gratitude for the lessons learned about civic engagement. Proposed rule changes were discussed, with Representative Yin and Representative Haraldson withdrawing their respective amendments. The reading clerk proceeded with the first readings of several Senate files, which included bills on 9-1-1 funding, the Second Amendment Protection Act, and others. The meeting included discussions and votes on various Senate and House bills. Senate File 10, concerning contracts for mentally ill detainees, and Senate File 45, related to simulcasting in paramutual wagering, were both recommended for passage. Senate File 52, regarding large project funding under the Wyoming Wildlife and Natural Resources Funding Act, also received a recommendation to pass. A re-referral motion for Senate File 10 to be sent back to Committee No. 2 was ordered without objection. The second reading of several House bills followed, with House Bill 16, House Bill 25, House Bill 26, and others read for a third time without objection. House Bill 43 included an amendment proposed by Representative Lean regarding conflict of interest provisions for public officials, which was adopted after a roll call vote. Additional House bills, including House Bill 44, House Bill 52, and others, were read for a third time without objection. House Bill 127, concerning voter approval for a recreation mill levy, was also discussed and passed. The meeting continued with House Bill 10, addressing sexually explicit materials in libraries, which passed after an amendment to withdraw the bill was discussed and ultimately withdrawn. House Bill 111, concerning state-funded capital construction, and House Bill 1, the general government appropriations bill, were also passed. An amendment to reclassify a position in the Office of Homeland Security was voted down. Representative Yin acknowledged members of Wyoming's Civil Air Patrol for their community contributions. Representative Haraldson recognized Gabe Saint for receiving the College Patriot of the Year Award. Representative Jarvis introduced educators Jenna Hengstler and Steph Williams. House Bill 1 was further discussed, with several amendments proposed. An amendment to defund the Wyoming Pacific Trade Corporation was rejected, while an amendment for funding utilities and maintenance for a new office building passed. An amendment for OSHA safety training for public employees failed, and an amendment for an agriculture leadership program was also voted down. Representative Williams moved an amendment to clarify cost allocation for small boards and commissions, which was adopted with a close vote. Representative Provenza acknowledged the Capital Collaborations Group for empowering underrepresented voices in Wyoming. The meeting concluded with announcements of upcoming committee meetings, and the House was adjourned until 2 p.m.