Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon made some significant decisions on March 18 by signing nine bills into law, line-item vetoing one, and outright vetoing another. The vetoed bill was the Second Amendment Protection Act amendments, which the governor felt undermined law enforcement and likened to efforts to “Defund the Police.” In his explanation letter, Gordon criticized lawmakers for not supporting law enforcement and instead vilifying them.
Additionally, Gordon exercised a line-item veto on the repeal of the Strategic Investments and Projects Accounts (SIPA). He highlighted the importance of SIPA in allowing the state to invest capital gains and criticized the Legislature for preventing the governor from using SIPA funds to create budget recommendations.
Despite vetoing a section that would have terminated the Wyoming State Penitentiary Account (WSPA), Gordon left $10 million allocated for the State Shooting Complex in place. However, he vetoed the appropriation of only half the estimated amount to replace security systems at state correctional facilities and allocated the full amount of approximately $52 million to the Department of Corrections.
Gordon made the law effective immediately to ensure construction projects could move forward without delay, emphasizing the importance of meeting the pressing needs of Wyoming, such as a new veterans home. The governor’s actions reflect a balance between supporting gun rights, law enforcement, and responsible budgeting strategies for the state.
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