Legislative Update Jan. 20th

Thursday, January 20, 2011

Legislative Update Jan. 20th

The House passed HB0074 - Validity of Marriages on its first reading today. Please contact your legislators and tell them to vote NO on HB0074. We oppose this bill.

Committee Meeting Alerts: HB0142 - Discrimination will be heard by Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, January 25 at 7 am. HB0149 - Marriage - Definitions & HB0150 - Civil Unions will both be heard on Friday, January 28 at 7 am in room 302. We STRONGLY support these 3 bills.

Contact Your Legislator

Email addresses & General Information:
- House Members
- Senate Members
- Committee Members

Voter Hotline during the session:
You can recommend a vote for or against a particular piece of legislation by calling the Voter Hotline.
Note: This line is not intended for general messages for the legislators.

Toll-free call within Wyoming: 1 (866) 996-8683
Local callers in Cheyenne: (307) 777-8683
Note: The Hotline is operational on days the Legislature is in session from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Contact your legislator for general messages by phone during the session:

House Receptionist (307) 777-7852
Senate Receptionist (307) 777-7711
Note: There are no posted hours. However during the session the phones should be operational from approximately 6:00 a.m. to approximately 11:00 p.m.

Contact your legislator by mail during the session:

Designated Legislator
In care of the Wyoming House or Senate
State Capitol
Cheyenne, WY, 82002

Fax: Designated legislator at (307) 777-5466

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