Senate File 51 now moves on to the full Senate, where it potentially faces three readings before a final and decisive vote that could send the measure on to the Wyoming House.
Senate File 103 now faces three readings in the Wyoming Senate. If the Senate signs off on the legislation, it would then move on to the Wyoming House of Representatives.
In the ongoing budget session of the Wyoming legislature, several bills dealing with issues such as Medicaid expansion and marijuana legalization didn't make it past the introduction stage.
Rock Springs businessman Wing Lew noted that while newspapers and media websites run arrest photos, they rarely follow up with information that people have been cleared of the charges.
The proposal would have needed a 2/3 majority vote for introduction, or 40 members of the 60 member house. But it was defeated by a margin of 37-21 with two members absent.
House Speaker Eric Barlow said Tuesday “I consider the question of Rep. Zwonitzer’s qualifications to serve in the 66th House of Representatives to be resolved."