Each progress image links directly to the voting area for that issue. Click each image to VOTE!

Bill 42: Regulation of Surgical Abortion continues to need WMS member input. 90% of the required minimum participation threshold has been achieved toward WMS taking a public position on this bill. VOTE HERE

BILL STATUS

House - Passed Third Reading

Senate - Scheduled for Committee Friday - noon recess

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House Bill 159: Protecting water from chemical abortion waste

continues to need WMS member input. 83% of the required minimum participation threshold hohhas been achieved toward WMS taking a public position on this bill. VOTE HERE

BILL STATUS

Failed to be Heard before Deadline

House Bill 222: Medical Ethics Defense Act continues to need WMS input. 74% of the required minimum participation threshold has been achieved toward WMS taking a public position on this bill. VOTE HERE

BILL STATUS

House - Passed Third Reading

Senate - Received for Introduction

SF155: International Physician Licensing continues to need WMS input. 56% of the required minimum participation threshold has been achieved toward WMS taking a public position on this bill. VOTE HERE

BILL STATUS

Senate - Passed Third Reading

House - Received for Introduction

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The WMS Board of Trustees voted to significantly increase the role of members across the state in determining the association's advocacy positions and efforts. WMS will preserve precious and finite political capital and resources by reserving public advocacy efforts, including public testimony, to those issues that gain 25% of WMS member engagement on THE WIRE.

For all other bills being tracked by WMS, our advocacy team will represent the Board's Advisory Position in individual conversations and interactions as we work to educate and advise lawmakers on important health policy decisions impacting WY.

Instructions on how to login and use the WIRE are detailed lower in this email. Please remember that all members in good standing with WMS are invited to post their own proposal for member voting and comment on The WIRE. Members are also welcome to contact a member of the WMS staff for assistance in utilizing The WIRE.

2025 WMS Bill Tracker

SENATE FLOOR ACTION

House Bill 82: Provider enrollment - standards (Passed General File)

HOUSE FLOOR ACTION

Senate File 23: Handicap placards-health care providers' approval (Passed General File)

2025 WMS Bill Tracker

SENATE COMMITTEE (Noon Recess)

House Bill 64: Chemical abortions-ultrasound requirements

House Bill 42: Regulation of surgical abortions

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The legislature reached the midway point with yesterday marking the crossover period for the body, meaning it was the last day for third reading in the house of origin. Any legislation that hadn't passed third reading yesterday will not go on for any further consideration this session.

There were 555 bills and resolutions that were numbered for introduction this year. Only 286 of those bills remain active now with three weeks remaining of this year's session. The Senate introduced 208 Senate Files and 146 of those have crossed over to the House for consideration. The House introduced 252 House Bills and is sending 140 of those over to the Senate for review.

Both chambers finished work on the supplemental budget which means they will now spend the next few weeks reconciling the differences between the Senate and House positions in joint conference.

February 27 is the last day for bills to be reported out of committee in the second house and February 28 is the last day for bills to voted off General File. March 4 is scheduled to be the last day for third reading on bills in the second house. Lawmakers are anticipated to adjourn sine die March 6.

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WMS still needs Doc/PA of the Day volunteers!

The Wyoming Medical Society needs volunteers daily for the duration of the legislative session. Doc/PA of the Day volunteers have the opportunity to meet with state legislators, are introduced on the floor of the House and Senate Chambers, and help ensure legislators see that Wyoming physicians and PAs care!

You must be a WMS member to serve as Doc/PA of the Day. Please consider making time to volunteer this year!

To schedule your volunteer date email whitney@wyomed.org.

To cast your vote on WIRE proposals, CLICK HERE (or the link in the button below) to access THE WIRE. Members can also access THE WIRE from the WMS website at www.wyomed.org

How to use The Wire:

• Log on - https://thewire.wyomed.org/
• The Wire uses the same username and password as you use to login to the WMS website to manage your membership. If you have forgotten your username or password, you can use the forget password feature on The Wire to reset it.
• To view proposals - select "Proposal Feedback" at the top of the screen
• Click on "Pre-Board Feedback"
• Click on the title link to vote/share your opinion on a topic

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