House agrees to lay back Senate File 62 for one day to align K–12 and higher‑education language

The Wyoming House voted to lay Senate File 62 back one day to allow members and leaders time to align language between bills addressing bathroom, locker room and sleeping‑quarters policies for K–12 schools and higher‑education institutions.

Representative Lee moved under House Rule 7‑3 to lay Senate File 62 back for one day to permit work between the chambers on overlapping policy concerns. "Putting the K through 12 space here in Senate File 62, keeping the space for colleges, universities and the community colleges, will remain in the other bill," Lee said, describing an effort to avoid conflicting or confusing implementation language.

An objection was raised, prompting discussion on the floor. Representative Lawley described ongoing conversations between the two chambers and said the delay would allow potential amendments and, if necessary, a joint committee to reconcile remaining differences. Representative Larson JT and others urged aligning the bills so policy is consistent for implementers and school administrators.

Representative Williams, who represents the community where the bill originated, opposed further delay and pushed for prompt handling on third reading, arguing constituents expected the House to advance the bill. But following a voice and standing division vote, the House agreed to lay the bill back one day. The clerk announced the bill "will be laid back 1 day." Representatives said the delay is intended to preserve policy continuity and avoid unintended overlap between chamber bills.

Ending: The one‑day layback gives negotiators a short window to reconcile K–12 language with provisions for higher education and prepare amendments for upcoming floor consideration.