House adopts conflict-of-interest amendment to anti-money-laundering bill
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Summary
The Wyoming House voted to adopt a conflict-of-interest amendment to House Bill 43 that would bar public officials from certain financial ties to persons involved in money-laundering investigations; the amendment passed on a roll call, 60 Aye, 1 No, 1 Excused.
On Feb. 20, 2026, Representative Veil offered a second-reading amendment to House Bill 43 (anti-money-laundering legislation) that would add a conflict-of-interest prohibition for public officials. The amendment was offered as a second-reading amendment and sent to a roll-call vote.
Representative Veil described the amendment as a safeguard: "Public officials, whether legislators, judge, peace officers, or other servants, may not have financial ties or accept improper benefits from let me back up," she said, urging adoption to protect public confidence and deter corruption.
Members debated whether the language was redundant with existing statute and whether a foreseeability standard or the "may engage" phrasing could carry problematic criminal penalties. Representative Davis asked whether the provision duplicates statute and requested clarification; Representative Warshott and others raised concerns about the scope and future criminal exposure.
Following discussion, the chief clerk conducted a roll call. The Speaker announced the result: the House adopted Amendment #1 to House Bill 43 by recorded vote (60 Aye, 1 No, 1 Excused). The amendment will be incorporated as the measure moves forward in the legislative process.
The transcript shows the adoption occurred on the floor during the morning session and was recorded in the official roll.
