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Representative Thayer, who introduced the change, said the amendment keeps the bill focused on easing entry for experienced adults and removes ambiguous language that distinguished between accredited and nonaccredited online programs. \"We're just keeping it simple,\" Thayer said, adding that the amendment would insert the word \"pathways\" into the statute and remove the phrase \"without a prior request by the superintendent,\" which had been judged to muddle approval procedures.

Why it matters: House members said Wyoming has teacher shortages across subject areas. Thayer told colleagues the state had \"almost 300 positions open in the public school system,\" including vacancies for music, STEM and career and technical education teachers. Supporters said the amendment creates practical routes for professionals — for example, a doctor who wants to teach a course could show credentials, complete state-required classroom management training and begin teaching under a local pathway.

Floor discussion included lawmakers who said the amendment makes the bill \"usable\" and urged support so schools can recruit adults with relevant experience. Representative Straub described the change as opening the door for people with valuable life and career experience to become teachers quickly. Representative Kelly questioned the procedural effect of deleting the clause about superintendent requests; Thayer responded that the change was intended to remove unnecessary procedural complexity and to rely on board approval.

The amendment was adopted on second reading and the bill was ordered for third reading later in the session.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","House Floor Session-Day 30, February 25, 2025-AM","oneSentenceSummary","The Wyoming House adopted an amendment to Senate File 86 that inserts \"pathways\" and removes unclear procedural language to broaden alternative certification routes for professionals seeking to teach.","taxTitle","House of Representative, Committees, Legislative, Wyoming","taxId",30484,"location","Wyoming","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6680839,"Wyoming House debates Senate File 103 on DEI; adopts narrower changes, delays enactment for fall semester",1882,4501000,6383000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2389855-606c8a439d0a39977b6c944fdf568f5c&start=4501&end=6383","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2389855-606c8a439d0a39977b6c944fdf568f5c/thumbnail_4501000.jpg","/articles/6680839/Wyoming/Wyoming-House-debates-Senate-File-103-on-DEI-adopts-narrower-changes-delays-enactment-for-fall-semester","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6680839-cd5a1159aaf4cc2b438d7b6e7f27a5b2/orig.mp4?Expires=1774826069&Signature=Va88lEE6oL253U~Nwv1IHnpQFEuKkc3LRN-zbeJGOpxDKhz8WGa2M8q8DUzYdFnkwrCtOnZ4IcxR6hDt2Z4GEt4HRPwfQz4wzmXiGlkuVGUTlh-9A1wM57v79QeRtqMWgKSHKAWB~EVASohnUzkFBmcZHz6Ix5it26xgf7MOiqbvgTft1m13FfakmbXps-qCHLFVpcysgNmZVE8CEvOFoG8YH~5Pd0OpUpNPv-jXK9NvezxNs8lYxK53ikiLjxD2NtcBHQ04WDUcrGyMxWPsTsWj~MPQNGm3GjHY9FC-gFZxAhxoygZZiadQsD8~4ThQqxTXKoc5pkYmEWWLltKakg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Wyoming House spent much of the session on Senate File 103, titled in the bill text as terminating and defunding diversity, equity and inclusion, considering a series of amendments that would change how public colleges and universities may offer courses touching on diversity, equity and inclusion.

The measure drew repeated debate over whether the Legislature should dictate curriculum and whether trustees of the University of Wyoming and Wyoming community colleges retain authority over degree programs. Representative Chestyck argued the trustees, not the Legislature, should control curricula, saying, \"I think the trustees should be allowed to run the university the way they see fit. That's their job.\" Representative Harrelson, the bill sponsor, defended legislative oversight and moved several cleanup and clarifying amendments.

Why it matters: The bill directly affects how public higher-education institutions set degree and course requirements and how state funding and grant applications interact with DEI-related statements by outside funders. Lawmakers said the changes affect the University of Wyoming, the community college system and local entities that might apply for state or private grants.

Key actions and amendments: Lawmakers considered at least six second‑reading amendments to the bill. Highlights:
- Second reading amendment 1 (Harrelson) changed the bill's statutory language from using the term \"government unit\" to \"entity,\" aligning the phrasing with existing statute; the amendment was adopted on voice vote.
- Second reading amendment 2 (Representative Chestyck) would have deleted a newly created statutory subsection that Chestyck said would \"overrule\" trustees; that amendment failed.
- Second reading amendment 3 (Representative Chestyck) sought to change a section title that referenced prohibiting expenditures for critical race theory; the amendment failed after a division of the House.
- Second reading amendment 4 (Representative Chestyck) proposed clarifications intended to preserve the ability for institutions to offer courses that touch on DEI as electives; that amendment failed.
- Second reading amendment 5 (Representative Claxton) moved the law's enactment date to July 1 to give universities and colleges time to prepare for fall scheduling; the amendment was adopted.
- Second reading amendment 6 (Representative Harrelson) added a subsection clarifying that nothing in the relevant subsection prevents a government entity or employee from submitting documentation or statements of purpose when applying for a grant; the amendment was adopted. Harrelson described the change as ensuring municipalities and special districts would not be barred from pursuing grants where a funder has a DEI statement.

Positions in the debate split along differing views about legislative authority and institutional autonomy. Supporters of the bill and of select amendments said the Legislature has the power as the state's appropriator to restrict how public funds are used and what is required in curricula; opponents repeatedly urged deference to boards of trustees and warned against micromanaging academic operations.

The House completed second reading amendments and ordered third reading for the bill later in the day's session; the transcript ends with the bill read twice and third reading ordered.

What remains: The transcript shows multiple amendments were debated and several were adopted, but it does not record a final passage vote for Senate File 103 in the provided excerpt. Lawmakers noted further changes and conforming edits may appear on third reading.","The Wyoming House spent much of the session on Senate File 103, titled in the bill text as terminating and defunding diversity, equity and inclusion, considering a series of amendments that would change how public colleges and universities may offer courses touching on diversity, equity and inclusion.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6680831,"Votes at a glance: House concurs with Senate amendments on HB28; Governor signs three enrolled acts; multiple Senate bills passed on consent",2908,3740000,6648000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2389855-606c8a439d0a39977b6c944fdf568f5c&start=3740&end=6648","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2389855-606c8a439d0a39977b6c944fdf568f5c/thumbnail_3740000.jpg","/articles/6680831/Wyoming/Votes-at-a-glance-House-concurs-with-Senate-amendments-on-HB28-Governor-signs-three-enrolled-acts-multiple-Senate-bills-passed-on-consent","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6680831-9304bfdb8fc5790153529304c90ee84f/orig.mp4?Expires=1774826069&Signature=Q2vI2Pry4G9qzq1nccSkIdCzqwwyekwKey~Ugq1N7XCPK~ISNkzzJEUsI0oIk2s9nZXVocOCz~IBLKlyYIhoGCPtbLjZA5brpJ~~sfBNtu1tbQ7iPFkdDSLRlbzxq3qb8F4-zBO1iZHI52CBst3RmjNfH-dGS2I5y57gtv7eIRGtmf-df6l4OK9l3cz7fAYVngfYkSMqGEnoODYBs6ScCzLVvlQ6YfnnDQiAbHjsWsnR6RdTlTTlu9JT1hCQJl0V1HiDl~6mbBaDSdr1iZCotrgoQpSlf6PQvaNnFVFxTOXCtXGtr2Q7PxzXBPUykf09UkY3NfL2aoR2QORzaBA6Mg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A summary of formal actions in the Wyoming House session excerpt:

- House concurrence on House Bill 28: The House adopted the joint conference committee recommendation to revert House Bill 28 to the House position on the third amendment; the rollcall result was 61 yeas, 1 excused. By that vote members \"concurred with senate amendments to house bill 28,\" and the change was recorded on the floor.

- Governor signed three enrolled acts originating in the House (read by the clerk and announced on the floor):
- House Enrolled Act No. 31 (orig. House Bill 5) — related to regulation and registration of commercially guided fishing boats and creating an advisory board; the governor signed the enrolled act and the clerk announced the signature.
- House Enrolled Act No. 32 (orig. House Bill 97) — relating to homeland security and identification of conveyances near critical infrastructure; the governor signed the enrolled act and the clerk announced the signature.
- House Enrolled Act No. 33 (orig. House Bill 116) — relating to driver's licenses and invalidating licenses issued to unauthorized aliens by other jurisdictions; the governor signed the enrolled act and the clerk announced the signature.

- Third-reading consent list: The House considered a consent list of Senate files on third reading. The clerk read the list and the bills' titles; the House then called the roll for each. Results recorded in the transcript (selected items):
- Senate File 7 (protection order amendments): 61 aye, 1 excused.
- Senate File 8 (protection orders during appeal/review): 61 aye, 1 excused.
- Senate File 39 (automatic transfer of automobile title upon death): 61 aye, 1 excused.
- Senate File 79 (district courts change venue): 61 aye, 1 excused.
- Senate File 110 (inclusion of crossing guards under governmental claims act): 58 aye, 3 no, 1 excused.
- Senate File 119 (expedited licensure for military members): 61 aye, 1 excused.
- Senate File 127 (administrative rules legislative review): 56 aye, 5 no, 1 excused.
- Senate File 137 (school finance cash reserves): 41 aye, 20 no, 1 excused.
- Senate File 179 (sage grouse mitigation amendments): 61 aye, 1 excused.
- Senate File 181 (eminent domain, energy collection systems): 57 aye, 4 no, 1 excused.

Why it matters: These actions include concurrence decisions (HB28), enactments signed by the governor (three enrolled acts), and the passage of multiple Senate bills by the House on third reading. Several bills passed unanimously or with broad support; a handful recorded notable opposition on final passage.

What to watch next: For bills ordered on third reading (including Senate File 103 discussed at length elsewhere in the transcript), reporters and stakeholders should monitor third-reading votes and any conference committee or governor action that follows.","During the session the House voted to concur with Senate amendments to House Bill 28, the Governor signed three enrolled acts originating in the House, and the chamber passed a multi-bill third-reading consent list (several bills recorded with final tallies).","actionData","errors"]

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House adopts amendment to ease alternative teaching certification, adds 'pathways' for experienced professionals

Wyoming House debates Senate File 103 on DEI; adopts narrower changes, delays enactment for fall semester

Votes at a glance: House concurs with Senate amendments on HB28; Governor signs three enrolled acts; multiple Senate bills passed on consent