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Senate committee advances repeal of sunset on Wyoming Indian Child Welfare Act
Summary
The Senate Judiciary Committee voted to advance Senate File 58, which would remove the sunset provision from the Wyoming Indian Child Welfare Act. Governor Gordon’s liaisons and tribal representatives told the committee they support making the statute permanent.
The Senate Judiciary Committee on [date not specified] voted to advance Senate File 58, a bill that would repeal the sunset provision in the Wyoming Indian Child Welfare Act, making the law permanent.
Supporters told the committee the change is supported by the governor and by tribal leaders. James Charles, a tribal liaison from the governor’s office, said, "the governor does support this bill as a repeal," and added he had spoken with East Shoshone leadership who also back removing the sunset. Anita Roman, the governor’s liaison to the Northern Arapaho, said the Northern Arapaho "are in support of also just the repealing of the sunset date" but could not appear at this hearing because of scheduling conflicts.
Committee members heard no opposing testimony and moved the bill without amendment. Senator Kold moved the bill and Senator Crago seconded; the clerk announced the result as "3 ayes, 2 excused." The chair said Senator Hicks will floor-manage the bill.
The committee’s action advances the proposal to the full Senate; the transcript does not record floor consideration or final enactment dates. The committee record shows public and tribal support was the principal evidence the committee relied on at this hearing.
