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The consent list, moved by the majority floor leader, contained: Senate File 20 (oil and gas bonding options and bonding pools); Senate File 46 (water and sewer district bid requirements); Senate File 73 (charter school funding amendments); and Senate File 95 (Special Purpose Depository Institution Amendments). The chief clerk called the roll for the consent list and the bills listed were recorded as passed.

Recorded final tallies given on the floor were as follows: Senate File 20 — 30 yeas, 1 nay; Senate File 46 — recorded as passed during the consent procedure (individual votes noted on the record); Senate File 73 — 28 yeas, 3 nays; and Senate File 95 — 28 yeas, 3 nays. The chief clerk announced that the bills had passed the Senate and that the measures would move to the next steps in the legislative process.

Why it matters: The passed measures cover a range of state policy areas including oil and gas financial assurance, procurement rules for water and sewer districts, charter school funding formulas, and regulatory changes for special-purpose depository institutions. Passage on the consent list indicates the Senate treated these bills as noncontroversial enough for grouped consideration; several senators recorded no votes or asked for particular items to be removed earlier in the proceedings.

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Senator Ihde opened by describing reservations about the convention approach. “I’m still a COS skeptic,” he said, arguing there is no clear precedent that a convention can be limited to specified amendments and that historical precedent shows amendments have typically come through Congress. Senator Case spoke in support, saying the high bar for ratification (and the fact that 13 states can block ratification) protects states and that Wyoming could exercise influence if it chose to ratify proposals that returned to the states.

Other senators weighed the risks and potential benefits. Senator Landon said he’d not previously supported the measure but that he had come to support it because he believes the status quo has failed on fiscal issues; Senator Driscoll and Senator Cole also spoke in favor, citing Article V as a state-level check on a federal government some senators regard as overreaching. Senator Scott cautioned that the Constitution has been durable and urged colleagues to think carefully before calling a convention, warning that states could not fully control the scope of a national convention.

After extended remarks, the president called the procedural question and, hearing no objection, ordered the joint resolution to be read a third time.

Why it matters: A resolution that supports an Article V convention is a consequential statement of state intent; although a single-state vote does not by itself call a convention, SJ Res 1 would contribute to a multistate push if other legislatures act. Floor debate focused on constitutional precedent, ratification safeguards, and potential unintended consequences of a convention.

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Senator Crago, sponsor of the amendment, said the change was a compromise to address concerns about multiple “free passes” in the underlying bill and to encourage treatment. “In order to get the 2nd free pass or the 2nd applicable immunity provision, you actually have to undergo treatment,” Crago said, adding that the treatment eligibility would typically be upon the suggestion of the local district attorney and that completion would make the person eligible for the second immunity.

During floor questions, Senator Nethercott asked whether the mechanism would require charging the person with a crime before the district attorney could supervise treatment, who would perform substance-abuse evaluations, and who would pay for treatment. Senator Rothfuss also asked specifically how payment would work for people who lack financial resources; Rothfuss noted concern that a statutory requirement to complete treatment could be ineffective if individuals could not access or afford programs. Crago replied that the condition was intended to be similar to diversion models and said district attorneys’ involvement would be analogous to current practice; she also acknowledged payment concerns and offered to continue the conversation before third reading.

Senators adopted the amendment on second reading; the bill was ordered to be read a third time.

Why it matters: The amendment ties expanded immunity under the bill to an affirmative treatment completion step, aiming both to limit repeated immunity without intervention and to direct people toward services. Floor discussion left questions about how treatment would be funded and organized, which senators indicated could be addressed before third reading.

","Lawmakers adopted an amendment to Senate File 74 that requires individuals to complete treatment to be eligible for a second immunity provision in drug-overdose reporting legislation; payment and program access questions were raised.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6369306,"Senate adopts amendment cutting $75 million litigation appropriation to $5 million in Senate File 41",547,4325000,4872000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2154898-364e29650f17223167f03c76351f389e&start=4325&end=4872","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2154898-364e29650f17223167f03c76351f389e/thumbnail_4325000.jpg","/articles/6369306/Wyoming/Senate-adopts-amendment-cutting-75-million-litigation-appropriation-to-5-million-in-Senate-File-41","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6369306-4d7730905b136cc1e5d4d2dcc0496c23/orig.mp4?Expires=1771161753&Signature=eATpeoDCPIaPR7EL9gk155zK8FIHAQHVBNLtuf6QW2qJckgVOuRd34R71C~ug7r44u2ve~5xy6WViDqpMAU2uDRtH0DMTkSlaGlCpr9MbaefN-Arcp14-F8LRS7UVFB9MMIScZe9vMn~vws0oOxOhgPs4kCFXoBVaHVbm1pTYAwxDtjdr7MwNQzKLPJ4bnHIiLGDUmfLoV2~zV-XdPP4sJU0fqoGLaM0x5-IyeUuPTSx0fXUwjDQOVXFlB5J8~cLKJaYuMijjKObqlOcqSa21iaSDOrq1ImbRH3x0aX2q0G7mQgkoURMkuLuHYCaHVAnF4jjdfFofyaleGP5pMQIVg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Senators voted to adopt an amendment to Senate File 41 that reduces a proposed $75,000,000 appropriation for litigation-related purposes to $5,000,000.

The amendment was offered and moved for second reading by Senator Garew, who said the change was intended to keep the “general principles and the general idea” while lowering the dollar amount to one the Senate could support. “We talked about this good little bill on first reading quite a bit,” Garew said, and asked for favorable consideration.

The amendment prompted several senators to seek more information about the appropriate dollar amount. Senator Ihle said the change “is a big change” and asked for more discussion about whether $5 million would be adequate. Senator Cole said the change reflected altered circumstances under the new presidential administration and described $5 million as a placeholder that could be increased later if necessary. Senator Gru urged the body that the amendment “keeps options open,” including consulting executive leadership if emergency litigation spending were needed when the Legislature was not in session.

The roll call on the amendment closed at 22 yes, 9 no. The chief clerk announced, “The amendment has been adopted.” Senate File 41 was then ordered to be read a third time.

Why it matters: The appropriation in Senate File 41 had been written at $75 million and was discussed in Appropriations Committee work; adopting the amendment reduces the amount set aside for possible litigation or related costs to $5 million. Senators expressed differing views about whether the lower sum would be sufficient for high-cost federal litigation and noted the Legislature could consider additional appropriations later.

The Senate advanced the bill toward final consideration; further action on the full bill will occur on third reading.

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