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House overrides governor veto on drone bill after debate on federal conflict and law enforcement risk
Summary
The Wyoming House voted to override the governor's veto of Senate Enrolled Act 58 (original Senate File 132), a measure restricting unmanned aircraft around critical infrastructure. Debate centered on law-enforcement liability, federal preemption and the bill's similarity to prior prison-related statutes.
The Wyoming House of Representatives voted to override Governor's veto of Senate Enrolled Act No. 58, original Senate File 132, a bill addressing unmanned aircraft operations near critical infrastructure.
The motion to override was introduced under the Wyoming Constitution; supporters said the measure reiterated protections the Legislature adopted two years earlier for prisons and related facilities. Representative JT Larson urged members to "stick to our guns," saying the bill previously passed this chamber with the…
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