Wyoming Legislature

The bill lost in Committee on a 4-4 tie vote. Rep. Scott Clem [R-Campbell County], who could have been the deciding vote, was absent.

Supporters argue allowing pink as a hunting color will entice more women to hunt and will improve safety. But some traditionalists aren't on board.

Lawmakers could meet on Saturday or the first part of next week or both. A special session is also not out of the question at this point.

House Bill 141 has already passed the Wyoming House of Representatives.

Supporters of House Bill 31 say it would benefit those who join the military or go on religious missions right out of high school.

School funding in Wyoming has been the subject of bitter court fights dating back almost 40 years.

The failure rate of proposals in the Wyoming House, especially among proposed Joint Resolutions, has been higher than in the Wyoming Senate.

Despite the demise of SF 117 and HB 30, however, the possibility of education funding cuts is by no means dead for this legislative session.

In addition, up to another $1 million would be used to bolster the state's current program that subsidizes air service.

A conference committee this week is working to hammer out an agreement between the House and Senate versions of the Budget Bill.