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Wyoming Senate adopts rule banning campaign solicitations in areas controlled by Senate president
Summary
The Senate on Feb. 17 adopted an amendment to its rules (SR001 / Senate Rule 15-9) prohibiting solicitation or receipt of campaign contributions within areas under the Senate president’s control and during active session, with a carve-out for inadvertent mail delivery.
The Wyoming Senate voted to add Senate Rule 15-9, barring the solicitation or receipt of campaign contributions in areas under the control of the president of the Senate and prohibiting members from soliciting or accepting legislative campaign donations on days the Senate is in regular or special session.
Majority floor leader offered the amendment, saying it aims to curb appearances of influence in the Capitol and to protect members from improper solicitation while in session. The rule includes paragraph c to clarify that a senator who unknowingly receives a campaign contribution in the mail would not be in violation.
The amendment went to a roll-call vote. The chief clerk called the roll and the chair announced adoption of the rule. The change was described on the floor as preserving both members’ ability to serve and the integrity of legislative decision-making.
Supporters emphasized that the rule is about controlling conduct in state facilities during session, while opponents had no prolonged floor objections recorded. President Beitman announced the amendment had been adopted and that the Senate rules stand amended.
The new rule will be enforced under the chamber’s existing procedures for maintaining order; additional implementation guidance or enforcement details were not provided during floor debate.
