Legislative Report

The session also dealt with property taxes, gun-free zones and sex changes for minors.

Gun rights activists face setback as House Bill 125 fails in Wyoming Senate Committee vote.

The vote in favor of the measure in the House Judiciary Committee on Monday was 7-2.

The legislative schedule can be extended by as much as three days without exceeding the limits for the session under state law.

Henderson says he heard a lot of concerns from constituents, especially those who work in schools, about the bill.

House Bill 125 in Wyoming House passes with strong 54-7 vote, heading to the Senate for further review.

The bill specifically bans gender reassignment surgery or the use of drugs to change someone's sex if the person is under 18 years old.

But in a floor vote, the amendment was defeated on a 43-19 vote on the second reading.

Sen. Larry Hicks said the situation amounts to an invasion of the United States.

The session is slated to wrap on March 8.