Committee advances bill draft to repeal state misdemeanor for killing wild horses
The committee moved a draft bill that would repeal Wyoming statute 11-31-15(b), removing a state misdemeanor penalty for willfully killing a wild horse or burro; LSO said the change avoids duplicating an existing federal crime.
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The committee advanced bill draft 27 LSO 2 20, a short measure that would repeal Wyoming statute 11-31-15(b) to remove the state misdemeanor penalty for willfully and maliciously killing a wild horse or burro. Talise Hansen (LSO) explained the provision duplicates federal penalties and the draft would relieve the state-level criminal provision while federal law would remain in effect.
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