Committee advances immigration enforcement bill with $1 million LSRA appropriation after public opposition

Senate File 124, a bill that would expand circumstances under which Wyoming peace officers may inquire into a person’s immigration status and includes a $1,000,000 appropriation from the Legislative Stabilization Reserve Account (LSRA) to the Attorney General’s Office for reimbursements and anti‑terrorism training, received extensive public comment and was given a do‑pass recommendation by the Senate Appropriations Committee.